Job Description

Sorbent Evaluation & Development:

You support the evaluation and development of sorbent structures for direct air capture.

Material Testing:

You work in an integrated team to test novel materials for CO? adsorption behavior, stability, and structural integrity.

Prototype Development:

You develop sample prototypes of novel materials.

Independent Work Packages:

You work independently on packages to evaluate future technologies, including modeling or lab-based aspects depending on your background.

Validation & Documentation:

You validate, troubleshoot, and clearly document your work to ensure effective communication within larger projects at Climeworks.

Education & Experience:

You have a bachelor's degree and/or are working towards a master's degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or similar.

Technical Skills:

You enjoy working hands-on in the lab or workshop and have experience with any of the following: characterization of porous materials (BET, Hg porosimetry, TGA), structural analysis (tensile/compression testing, FEM), adsorption characterization (breakthrough testing, DVS), mass transfer modeling, or prototyping in a workshop.

Additional Knowledge:

Familiarity with CO? capture is beneficial but not required.

Mindset & Working Style:

You are eager to learn new concepts, reliable, motivated, solution-oriented, concise, and have a structured working style.

Language Skills:

You are fluent in English; knowledge of German or other languages is beneficial but not required.

Availability:

You are available for a 6-month internship starting preferably in January 2026 or shortly thereafter.

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, don't hold back. If you think you'd make a great fit for this role, we'd love to hear from you, even if you don't check every single box. Let's tackle one of humankind's greatest challenges together.

What we offer:

At Climeworks, our

six-month internships

offer a

hybrid work setup

, giving you flexibility while ensuring valuable collaboration by working

onsite at least three days per

week. To maintain fairness, we follow a standardized salary process based on market benchmarks. For our internships based in Switzerland, the compensation is:

During BSc & MSc:

CHF 2,000 per month

After completion of MSc:

CHF 2,500 per month

Note:

We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.