Lead EIC Engineer (100%)

• Technical Direction: You define and maintain the technical direction for Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EIC) across all Climeworks projects to ensure plant designs are fit for purpose. 

• Standards & Compliance: You develop, update, and enforce EIC engineering standards, specifications, and guidelines to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety requirements. 

• Design Oversight: You provide technical oversight and approval of EIC design deliverables, including power distribution, control system architecture, and instrumentation design. 

• System Reliability & Innovation: You lead initiatives to improve reliability and performance of EIC systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement preventive measures. You evaluate and introduce emerging technologies such as smart instrumentation, advanced control systems, and energy efficiency solutions. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You act as the primary EIC interface with process, mechanical, and project management teams to ensure integrated designs. You identify and mitigate EIC risks during design and operation phases and support project teams with scope, cost, and schedule estimates. 

• Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement: You supervise and coach junior team members, provide guidance on technical challenges, and drive lessons-learned sessions to maintain a strong knowledge base and promote continuous improvement. 

• Education & Experience: You have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent and 7+ years of experience in a similar role. 

• Preferred Background: You ideally bring experience in gas processing, mining, minerals processing, water treatment, or equivalent heavy industries. 

• Technical Skills: You have expertise in low and medium voltage electrical systems, industrial instrumentation, and control systems. 

• Communication & Collaboration: You demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and can liaise with diverse stakeholders, including third-party vendors in IP-sensitive collaborations. 

• Working Style: You are highly organized, able to plan and prioritize work for yourself and others, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments. 

• Language Skills and Travel: You are fluent in English and open to travel occasionally.  

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 Opfikon, Zurich, and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week.

• We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.