Your mission

Job description

• Design & Manufacturing Support : You contribute to the design, manufacturing, and industrialization of sorbent structures for CO₂ capture.

• Manufacturing Process Development : You work on packages to understand and improve manufacturability in early-stage product and machine development.

• Prototype Development : You assist in the design, fabrication, and testing of prototypes; conduct basic experiments to validate concepts and troubleshoot issues.

• Documentation & Communication : You validate, troubleshoot, and clearly document your work to ensure effective communication within larger projects.

Your story

Requirements

• Education : You are pursuing or holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Materials Science, or similar; vocational training is a plus.

• Hands-on Experience : You are comfortable working in labs or workshops with experience in prototyping and basic testing.

• CAD & Simulation : You have the ability to operate CAD software and initial experience in design and simulation of parts and assemblies.

• Manufacturing Knowledge : You have an understanding of manufacturing processes for metals and polymers; knowledge of composites is beneficial.

• CO₂ Capture : Familiarity with CO₂ capture is a plus but not required.

• Problem-Solving & Learning : You are enthusiastic about creative problem-solving and eager to learn new concepts, skills, and tools.

• Working Style : You are reliable, motivated, solution-oriented, concise, and structured in your approach.

• Languages : You are fluent in English; German is beneficial but not required.

• Availability : You are available for a 6-month internship starting in March and motivated to support industrialization projects on design and manufacturing.

Our promise: At 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.

What we offer:

At Climeworks, our six-month internships offer a hybrid work setup , giving you flexibility while ensuring valuable collaboration by working onsite at least three days per week. To maintain fairness, we follow a standardized salary process based on market benchmarks. For our internships based in Switzerland, the compensation is:

• During BSc & MSc: CHF 2,000 per month

• After completion of MSc: CHF 2,500 per month

Note: We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.