Filtration Module Product Owner (80-100%)

pClimeworks 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 pWe foster a dynamic environment and are building a global purpose driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers and inspiring leaders that are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge. /p pWill you join us? /p h3Your mission /h3 pbProduct Development Ownership: /bYou 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: /bYou 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: /bYou 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: /bYou 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: /bYou support the fabrication and testing of prototypes, conducting experiments to validate design concepts, troubleshoot issues, and refine product performance. /p pbContinuous Improvement: /bYou 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: /bYou 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: /bYou 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: /bYou 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: /bYou 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: /bYou 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: /bYou 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 pbOur promise: /bAt 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. /p pbWhat we offer: /b /p pbTime Off: /bEnjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays. /p pbFlexibility: /bWork 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: /bFair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter. /p pbFamily Support: /bInclusive parental leave. /p pbContinuous Learning: /bDedicated budget to invest in your professional growth. /p pbReferral Rewards: /bHelp us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals. /p pbSalary: /bAt 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 pbFormalities: /b /p pThis position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week. /p pThe percentage in the job title means flexibility – choose full-time or part-time based on what works for you. /p pWe do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies. /p pAt Climeworks, we believe the people make all the difference. Discover other opportunities and learn more about our team, our technology and our culture. /p