Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer (80-100%) Climeworks AG Vacant since : 01.12.2025. Number of jobs : 1, Glattpark (Opfikon) (ZH), 80% - 100% Immediately Permanent Climeworks is a leading high‑quality carbon removal provider, combining decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal solutions. Climeworks advises companies on their carbon removal strategies and provides tailored portfolios of nature‑based and engineered approaches, offering end‑to‑end services to help achieve net‑zero goals. The company runs the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland, demonstrating its core commitment to high‑quality carbon removal that is backed by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and deployment. By advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net zero, unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society. We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global purpose‑driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers and inspiring leaders that are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge. Will you join us? Responsibilities Manufacturing process expert: Core expert in the process operation of novel manufacturing lines for sorbent filter production, during development, startup, and operation. Own all aspects of manufacturing process engineering to produce new sorbent filter material (working with manufacturing engineers and product owners): Understand process parameters & product impact Evaluate and tune parameter ranges used in equipment purchases and in startup Lead manufacturing process ramp‑up, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis Lead and own process FMEAs before, during, and after the startup phase Ensure good documentation, training, and knowledge transfer Cross‑Functional Collaboration: collaborate closely with internal experts in R&D, characterization/quality, product design, and sorbent/process development to ensure manufacturing process parameters lead to a guaranteed high‑quality sorbent module product, and support the development of new testing methods. External partnerships & technical leadership: key technical expert in collaborations with external partners, ensuring DAC‑specific requirements for sorbent filters manufacturing are met, including on‑site monitoring when needed. Team player: Support lab‑scale manufacturing in R&D and new concept evaluation for future‑oriented DAC solutions as needed. Qualifications Educational Background: degree in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or similar. Work Experience: roughly 5‑10 years in a manufacturing environment, including significant experience with start‑up phases and successful delivery of commercial products. Field Expertise: experience with continuous manufacturing lines including powder handling processes (HSE regulations and ATEX requirements). Methods: logic‑driven, experienced with both process modeling approaches (heat and mass transfer, etc.) as well as structured risk‑identification and problem‑solving tools (process FMEA, 5 Whys, Fishbone). Working Style & Ownership: initiative, results‑driven without missing important details, hands‑on throughout the full development cycle—from lab to high‑level evaluations. Communication & Project Leadership: collaborate easily across teams, communicate clearly, enjoy leading both in‑house and external projects. Language & Travel Flexibility: fluent in English, at least B1 German, open to frequent travel (up to 60%, primarily between Munich area and Zurich area); some competence in French is an advantage. What we offer in Switzerland Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays. Flexibility: Work how it suits you best. We offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country. Ownership: Fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter. Family Support: Inclusive parental leave. Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth. Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals. Salary: At Climeworks, salary ranges are assigned to a job based on the level of seniority and the location‑specific market median of similar jobs according to external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team. Formalities: This position is based in the Zurich area and in the Munich area. Candidate also needs to travel to Germany regularly. The percentage in the job title means flexibility – choose full‑time or part‑time based on what works for you. We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr