Senior Design Engineer (80-100%)

• Your mission at Climeworks is to advance our DAC technology by driving the design of new sorbent modules, overseeing both aspects manufactured by third-party vendors and aspects developed in-house.
• You will create and optimize product designs, utilizing CAD software to develop 3D parts, component assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• You provide and maintain accurate design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials. Additionally, you ensure all designs and documents are kept up to date in the PLM system.
• You support the fabrication and testing of prototypes, conduct basic tests and experiments to validate design concepts, and troubleshoot issues.
• You present at design reviews, participate in quality assurance processes, and engage in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (D-FMEA) to ensure the continuous improvement of the product.
• As needed, you support the evaluation of patents, and contribute to the development of new IP.
  
  • You have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
  • You have at least 5 years of industrial experience in design engineering for non-metallic components, such as polymers, composites, ceramics, etc.
  • You are proficient in CAD software and PLM, with experience in designing mechanical parts and creating technical drawings. Additionally, you have knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • You have experience with simulation software for structural analysis and optimization.
  • You possess expertise in material selection, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), Design for Maintainability (DfM), and Design for the Environment (DfE).
  • You have a proven track record of successfully managing design projects from concept to implementation, including collaboration with cross-functional teams, and vendor management.
  • You possess creative problem-solving skills and a passion for driving innovation in sustainable technologies. You also enjoy being involved in the early stages of R&D.
  • You possess effective communication skills and a willingness to guide young engineers. You are also comfortable working in IP-sensitive collaborations with third-party vendors.
  • You are fluent in business English. German or French would be a plus.
  • You are prepared for up to a 10% travel commitment.