Filtration Module Product Manager (80-100%)

• 16 October 2026
• 80 - 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Zurich

Develop innovative sorbent modules within Climeworks. Join a stimulating work environment with growth opportunities.

Tasks ##

• Take charge of the development of sorbent modules from TRL3 to TRL6.
• Lead the lifecycle management of modules until product launch.
• Coordinate the validation and industrialization of new products.

Skills ##

• Degree in mechanical engineering with at least 5 years of experience.
• Skills in design and materials engineering.
• Ability to solve problems and innovate in sustainable technologies.
• Product Development Responsibility: You take charge of the development of innovative adsorbent modules from approximately TRL3 to TRL6, optimizing the trade-offs between product requirements, performance, manufacturability, and scalability.
• Lifecycle Management: You drive the lifecycle management of new adsorbent modules from TRL6 through to product launch, service, and end-of-life, ensuring successful product deployment and long-term performance.
• Validation & Industrialization: You coordinate the validation of new products through serial production, initiating and leading all engineering, manufacturing, testing, and validation activities necessary for successful industrialization.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: You work closely with internal technology, development, and operations teams, as well as with external employees, suppliers, and partners, to ensure seamless product development and delivery.
• Prototype Manufacturing & Testing: You support the manufacturing and testing of prototypes, conducting experiments to validate design concepts, solve problems, and refine product performance.
• Continuous Improvement: You drive the continuous improvement of adsorbent modules by identifying opportunities to improve performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness throughout the product lifecycle.
• Training & Experience: You 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.
• Design & Engineering Expertise: You have hands-on experience in 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 production trade-offs.
• Project Leadership: You have a proven track record of successful management of development projects from concept to implementation, coordinating engineering activities and ensuring delivery through collaboration with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Innovation & Problem Solving: You possess strong creative problem-solving skills and a passion for advancing sustainable technologies, with a particular interest in contributing to R&D and early-phase product innovation.
• Collaboration & Communication: You are an effective communicator who enjoys working within multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior engineers, and managing intellectual property-sensitive collaborations with third-party suppliers and partners.
• Language Skills & Availability: You are proficient in English and comfortable in an international and collaborative engineering environment. You are available to work between 80 and 100% and are willing to travel up to 10% as needed.

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted as you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply - regardless of their background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and people from minorities often only apply when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, do not hesitate. If you think you are an excellent candidate for this position, we would love to hear from you, even if you do not tick all the boxes. Let's tackle one of humanity's greatest challenges together.

What we offer:

• Leave: Enjoy 25 days of paid leave per year, plus public holidays.
• Flexibility: Work in the way that suits you best. We offer a hybrid working model and up to 4 weeks of teleworking per year in any EU country.
• Empowerment: Fair base compensation associated with an equity package - because your contributions matter.
• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.
• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget for your professional development.
• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful recommendations.

Salary: At Climeworks, salary ranges are assigned to a position based on seniority level and the local market median for similar jobs according to external benchmarking surveys. Individual compensation depends on your skills, your experience, and the value you bring to the team.

Formalities:

• This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we require you to work on-site at least three days per week.
• The percentage in the job title means flexibility - choose full-time or part-time according to what suits you.
• We do not accept candidate profiles via recruitment agencies.