Field Service Engineering Lead

• Maintenance & Repair Oversight: You ensure that all maintenance and repair work is performed to high standards and complies with safety and quality regulations.

• Technical Documentation: You build Work Instructions, Safe Operating Procedures, Method Statements, and Operations & Maintenance procedures for Climeworks' OEM business.

• Equipment Reliability: You minimize downtime and disruptions to plant operations by addressing equipment failures and maintaining high equipment reliability during the warranty period of collector assemblies.

• Reporting & Documentation: You prepare and deliver clear, comprehensive reports on equipment status, maintenance schedules, and incidents to senior management and relevant departments, enabling informed decision-making.

• Quality Control & Compliance: You establish and enforce quality control measures, implement the quality management system, and monitor SOPs to ensure repair and upgrade jobs meet or exceed quality standards.

• External Coordination: You coordinate with external contractors, suppliers, and service providers to effectively manage repair projects and maintenance tasks during the warranty period of CAs.

• Collaboration & Communication: You foster strong relationships with external partners and internal teams to enable smooth operations and facilitate seamless communication between the Field Service Operations team and other departments to ensure a cohesive working environment.

• Educational Background: You hold a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, such as mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.

• Professional Experience: You have 5-10 years of relevant experience in plant operations, commissioning, field service, maintenance, or engineering roles, with increasing responsibility, including direct management of projects, teams, and significant budgets.

• Technical Expertise: You bring proven experience in plant operations under a leading service role and possess a strong understanding of Inspection & Test Planning.

• Leadership Skills: You are a proven leader with experience in building technically skilled and motivated teams.

• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: You exhibit strong decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, remaining calm and taking charge in critical situations.

• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: You demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Language & Travel: You are business fluent in English, and you are willing to travel up to 70%.

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:

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.

• Flexibility: 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.

• Ownership: Fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.

• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.

• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.

• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.

Salary: 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.

Formalities: 

• This position is based in Zurich, and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week.

• We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.  #LI-Hybrid