Sorbent Module Product Owner (80-100%)

ppClimeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider, combining decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal solutions. /p pClimeworks advises companies on their carbon removal strategies and provides tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered approaches, offering end-to-end services to help achieve net-zero goals. The company runs the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland, demonstrating its core commitment to high-quality carbon removal that is backed by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and deployment. /p pBy advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net zero, unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society. /p h3Your mission /h3 pbProduct Development Ownership: /b You take ownership of developing innovative sorbent modules from approximately TRL3 to TRL6, optimizing trade‑offs between product requirements, performance, manufacturability, and scalability. /p pbLifecycle Management: /b You lead the lifecycle management of new sorbent modules from TRL6 through product launch, service, and end‑of‑life, ensuring successful product deployment and long‑term performance. /p pbValidation Industrialization: /b You coordinate the validation of new products through serial production delivery, initiating and driving all engineering, manufacturing, testing, and validation activities required for successful industrialization. /p pbCross-Functional Collaboration: /b You work closely with in-house technology, development, and operations teams, as well as external collaborators, suppliers, and partners, to ensure seamless product development and delivery. /p pbPrototype Fabrication Testing: /b You support the fabrication and testing of prototypes, conducting experiments to validate design concepts, troubleshoot issues, and refine product performance. /p pbContinuous Improvement: /b You drive the continuous improvement of sorbent modules by identifying opportunities to enhance product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost‑effectiveness throughout the product lifecycle. /p h3Requirements /h3 pbEducational Background Experience: /b You hold an advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and bring at least 5 years of industrial experience in product development, mechanical design, or design engineering. /p pbDesign Engineering Expertise: /b You have hands‑on experience with material selection, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), Design for Maintainability (DfM), and Design for the Environment (DfE), combined with a basic understanding of chemical processes and associated energy and productivity trade‑offs. /p pbProject Leadership: /b You have a proven track record of successfully managing development projects from concept through implementation, coordinating engineering activities and ensuring delivery through collaboration with cross‑functional teams and external vendors. /p pbInnovation Problem Solving: /b You bring strong creative problem‑solving skills and a passion for advancing sustainable technologies, with a particular interest in contributing to early‑stage RD and product innovation. /p pbCollaboration Communication: /b You are an effective communicator who enjoys working across multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior engineers, and managing IP‑sensitive collaborations with third‑party suppliers and partners. /p pbLanguage Skills Availability: /b You are fluent in English and comfortable operating in an international, collaborative engineering environment. You are available to work 80–100% and are willing to travel up to 10% as required. /p pWe encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. /p h3What we offer /h3 pbTime Off: /b Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays. /p pbFlexibility: /b 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. /p pbOwnership: /b Fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter. /p pbFamily Support: /b Inclusive parental leave. /p pbContinuous Learning: /b Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth. /p pbReferral Rewards: /b Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals. /p pbSalary: /b 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. /p h3Formalities /h3 pThis position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr