Control & Instrumentation Engineer (f/m/d)

Phlair; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join Phlair as a Control Systems Engineer and lead the design and implementation of advanced control systems for Direct Air Capture technologies. Work in a collaborative environment to develop solutions that help mitigate climate change through innovative CO₂ management. Competitive salary, 30 vacation days, and relocation support to Munich included.

Leistungen

Competitive salary and stock options

30 vacation days, including 2 recreational leave days

Public transport pass for all of Germany

Relocation support

Fitness and wellness benefits

Fresh team lunches prepared by a chef

Direct leadership access to executives

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in Control Systems or Instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience with lab or pilot-scale setups.
• Familiar with safety-rated systems (SIL, functional safety).

Aufgaben

• Design and implement control systems for CO₂ capture technology.
• Develop safety control loops and lead risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Science & Engineering teams for process optimization.

Kenntnisse

Control Engineering

Systems Engineering

Graphical programming (LabVIEW)

PLCs (Beckhoff, Siemens S7, TIA Portal)

Industrial communications (Profibus, Profinet, OPC UA)

Instrumentation (flow, pressure, gas sensors)

Ausbildung

Degree in Control Engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Shape the Future of Climate Tech with Phlair!

Fossil fuels have powered our economy for decades—at the cost of pollution and a changing climate. At Phlair, we’re reversing that equation. With our cost-efficient, scalable electrochemical Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, we pull CO₂ from the air to either store it permanently or repurpose it into CO₂-negative chemicals. Join us in enabling a carbon-negative future.

Why We’re Different?

We’ve developed a breakthrough hydrolizer for acid/base regeneration, enabling scalable CO₂ capture. With partners like Frontier Climate, Stripe, and Shopify, we’re on track to make a global impact.

Our Project Dawn is our flagship initiative, setting the foundation to scale our technology and remove millions of tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere. We're one of the only seven DAC companies with a proven offtake agreement. Phlair is poised to become a technology leader, leveraging renewable energy and low-cost DAC to provide clean energy solutions that go beyond carbon removal.

Your Mission at Phlair

Design and implement robust, safe, reliable control systems for our test stands. You’ll be hands-on with instrumentation and automation that drives next-gen DAC tech.

You will:

• Build, test, and operate instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, gas sensors, etc.) for high-quality process monitoring.
• Develop safety control loops and lead HAZOP and risk assessments.
• Design and implement remote-controlled systems to operate and monitor test stand controls.
• Own data acquisition, process control software for plant optimization and automation.
• Prepare and manage all control drawings, P&IDs, specs, and procurement.
• Own the preparation of instrumentation and control drawings, specifications, and procurement.
• Collaborate side-by-side with our Science & Engineering teams to keep process, ops, and automation tightly synced.
  
  

What You Bring To The Team

• Deep understanding of Control Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields.
• 5+ years in Control Systems, Instrumentation, Automation, or Electrical Engineering (chemical, petrochemical, or similar industries).
• Hands-on experience with lab, pilot, or demo-scale setups.
• Strong skills in:
• Graphical programming (LabVIEW)
• PLCs (Beckhoff, Siemens S7, TIA Portal)
• HMI/SCADA, process visualization
• Industrial comms (Profibus, Profinet, OPC UA)
• Instrumentation (flow, pressure, gas sensors)
• Familiar with gas-phase instrumentation, safety-rated systems (SIL, functional safety), and reactor instrumentation in chemical process environments
  
  

Essential Traits

• Clear, analytical thinker. You spot problems fast, communicate clearly, and find practical solutions.
• Hands-on and adaptable. You thrive in fast-moving, agile teams and stay proactive when things get messy.
  
  

Great to have, but optional

• Additional experience with microcontrollers, pump control, measurement and control technologies, and CAD tools
  
  

How We Work At Phlair

• Onsite & Collaborative: Our offices in Ismaning, Germany, house our pilot plant, where we work physically on our product every day. The team collaborates closely in the office, five days a week.
• Main Hub & Expansion: Our primary location is in Munich (Ismaning), Germany, and we’re launching our Edmonton, Canada team in late 2025/2026.
  
  

What We Offer?

• Competitive salary and stock options to share in the company’s success
• 30 vacation days, including 2 days of recreational leave
• Public transport pass for all of Germany
• Relocation support to help you settle into Munich
• Fitness and wellness benefits to keep you at your best
• Fresh team lunches, prepared by our amazing chef, Amelie
• Direct leadership access to our CEO, CTO, and CSO
  
  

Learn More About Phlair

• Our Mission, Vision and Team
• Phlair Secures Frontier’s First Electrochemical DAC Deal
• Technology Behind Phlair
• The Future of DAC
• Meet a team member - Adrian
  
  

Not ticking every box? No problem. We value potential and are open to considering a combination of education and experience instead of strictly following the listed requirements. If you believe you're a good fit for the role, even if your background differs slightly, please feel free to explain and highlight your key spikes in your career in your application.

We are committed to build a high-performing team where people feel a strong sense of care, can be their selves, and are able to reach their full potential. If there’s anything we can do to make our hiring process more accessible or to better support you, please let us know, we’re happy to accommodate.