Principal Mechanical Engineer - CO2 Collector Systems

CLIMEWORKS AG; Glattbrugg; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 paid vacation days

Hybrid work setup

Equity package

Parental leave

Learning budget

Referral bonuses

Salary benchmarking

Job summary

Climeworks is seeking a Principal Design Engineer for Mechanical Equipment to lead hands-on design of CO2 collectors, from concept to manufacturability. You will own SolidWorks models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings, coordinating with manufacturing, testing and suppliers to ensure robust hardware.

The role emphasizes first-principles thinking, risk reduction, and mentoring the Design Engineering team. Based in Opfikon/Zurich, a hybrid option and on-site presence are required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience in industrial equipment.
• Deep experience designing sheet-metal parts, structures and assemblies for manufacture.
• Expert in SolidWorks and high-quality manufacturing drawings with GD&T.
• Experience designing from components to subsystems affecting whole assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of machined parts, welded structures and manufacturing processes using DFMA.
• Ability to mentor and lead technically within a design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept through manufacturability and testing.
• Create and modify parts, assemblies and system layouts in SolidWorks.
• Produce high-quality 2D drawings with GD&T, tolerances and materials.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, testing and procurement to integrate designs.
• Provide technical leadership and design reviews for critical designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Sheet metal design

CAD & drawings

Engineering judgement

DFMA

Collaboration

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Climeworks is seeking a Principal Design Engineer for Mechanical Equipment to lead hands-on design of CO2 collectors, from concept to manufacturability. You will own SolidWorks models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings, coordinating with manufacturing, testing and suppliers to ensure robust hardware.

The role emphasizes first-principles thinking, risk reduction, and mentoring the Design Engineering team. Based in Opfikon/Zurich, a hybrid option and on-site presence are required.