Intern in Testing (100%)

Climeworks; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 22.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work setup

Onsite 3 days/week

Zusammenfassung

Climeworks is seeking a full-time six-month internship in Switzerland. The role involves technology development, system design, test facility advancement, measurement evaluation, and validation reporting for direct air capture projects. You will work in a hybrid setup, onsite at least three days per week, with salary benchmarks.

Required: a BSc in Mechanical or Process Engineering (or related field) and fluent English; German is a plus. Availability from October 1, 2026, for six months.

Qualifikationen

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field; graduated within last year.
• Proven CAD experience and familiarity with technical drawing standards.
• Strong thermodynamics and fluid dynamics knowledge; practical testing process design.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to rapid testing, engineering, and validation of DAC tech concepts.
• Support design, development, and engineering upgrades for testing portfolios.
• Improve small to medium-scale test facilities and their tech development.
• Assess measurement methods and suggest improvements or alternatives.
• Validate upgrades through planning, data analysis, and reporting to stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

English fluency

German knowledge (plus)

Problem solving

Reliability and independence

Ausbildung

BSc in Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering

Tools

CAD

Technical drawing standards

Jobbeschreibung

• Technology Development: You contribute to the rapid testing, engineering, and validation of innovative technology ideas and concepts to ensure reliable results for Direct Air Capture (DAC).

• System Design and Engineering: You support the design, development, and engineering of upgrades across Climeworks' testing portfolio, focusing on small to medium-scale systems.

• Test Facility Advancement: You play a key role in improving small to medium-scale test facilities by contributing to their ongoing technological development and refinement.

• Measurement Evaluation: You assess the feasibility of different measurement methods based on test results and practical implementation, providing recommendations for improvements or alternatives.

• Validation and Reporting: You validate engineered upgrades through careful planning, execution, data analysis, and communicate your findings effectively to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Educational Background: You have completed a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field and are currently enrolled or have graduated within the last year.

• Technical Proficiency: You have proven experience using CAD for engineering applications and are familiar with technical drawing standards.

• Engineering Knowledge: You possess strong foundational knowledge in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, with a practical understanding of small and medium-scale testing process design.

• Problem Solving: You demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, and creativity when facing incomplete or uncertain information.

• Work Style and Language Skills: You are reliable, structured, and performance-driven, thriving both in fast-paced, collaborative team environments and when working independently. In addition, you are fluent in English; knowledge of German is a plus.

• Availability: You are available for a full-time 6-month internship, ideally beginning on October 1st 2026.

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.