Director of Equipment Innovation

Job description

About Us

Were on a mission to scale Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies to remove megaton of CO from the atmosphere in the coming years. Our CO2 collectors are the beating heart of our technology complex high-performance machines that must withstand demanding air steam and vacuum conditions. We need someone who can envision build and lead the development of the next generation of collectors from a sketch on the back of a napkin to commercial deployment.

The Role

We are seeking a Design Director who is equal parts visionary engineer tinkerer and inspiring leader. Youll own the design lifecycle of our collector systems (the equipment where our sorbent and process magic happens) from initial concept through to field-acceptance proven to be fit for commercial deployment. You will lead and grow a development team but youll also be in the trenches : prototyping testing iterating and pushing the limits of whats possible.

If youd rather be discussing how to turn a design idea into a working product than sitting in a corporate steering committee this is your place. Youll be given the freedom resources and responsibility to deliver extraordinary designs that will set the standard for the industry.

Your mission

System Design & Optimization : Lead the end-to-end design of new collector systems ensuring maximum performance of the sorbentprocess combination.

Innovation & Validation : Drive innovation from ideation through field acceptance including testing to prove commercial readiness.

Team Leadership & Mentorship : Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary development team fostering creativity rigor and practical problem-solving.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with sorbent and process development teams to invent new collectors that maximize efficiency and integrate seamlessly into the overall DAC plant.

Hands-On Prototyping : Actively build test and refine prototypes in the workshop.

Technical Ownership : Own technical decision-making on collector architecture materials and performance optimization in close collaboration with the industrialisation team responsible for detail engineering manufacturing and compliance.

Job requirements

Your story

Technical Expertise & Experience : Proven track record (10 years) in developing innovative systems products or equipment preferably in high-performance or industrial thermal / flow systems.

Product Development Lifecycle : Experience taking complex electro-mechanical products from concept (TRL0) to functional and performance demonstration (TRL7).

System Design Mastery : Expert in designing systems involving air flow vacuum systems and steam or thermal management.

Hands-On Execution : Pragmatic curious and action-oriented able to quickly build test and improve prototypes.

Leadership & Team Building : Strong inspiring leader with a history of building and guiding high-impact teams to success.

Documentation & Communication : Skilled at creating simple but effective documentation to keep teams aligned and informed.

Innovation & Delivery Mindset : Unafraid of bold ideas yet disciplined in delivering designs that perform in real-world conditions.

Our promise : At Climeworks you are accepted for who you are and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of background identity or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you dont hold back. If you think youd make a great fit for this role wed love to hear from you even if you dont check every single box. Lets tackle one of humankinds greatest challenges together.

What we offer :

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 Opfikon Zurich and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week.

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.

Elisa Anders #LI-EA1TRUE0

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• Opfikon Zurich Zrich Switzerland

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