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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Senior
Salary
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About the company:
At Ucaneo we develop a pioneering Direct Air Capture technology. Ucaneo's state-of-the-art electrochemical technology mimics the human lung and how CO2 is managed in the human body. Utilising electricity and a specialised biomimetic solvent, Ucaneo removes atmospheric CO2 at continuous regeneration at room temperature, concentrating CO2 into a pure gas ready for industrial use. The DAC technology is highly energy-efficient and compatible with variable intermittent renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy, allowing for energy price arbitrage and a flexible, on-demand CO2 removal.
Climate change is a global problem and needs to be tackled at scale. Therefore, we set the goal to capture 0.5 GT of CO2 from the air by 2035 - roughly the same weight as all humans on earth combined!
After the first promising results we are currently scaling-up our technology. If you want to join an ambitious team with lots of freedom and growth check out our career page. We are looking for talents in the area of chemical engineering, electrochemistry and mechanical engineering and cannot wait to meet you!
Climate change is a global problem and needs to be tackled at scale. Therefore, we set the goal to capture 0.5 GT of CO2 from the air by 2035 - roughly the same weight as all humans on earth combined!
After the first promising results we are currently scaling-up our technology. If you want to join an ambitious team with lots of freedom and growth check out our career page. We are looking for talents in the area of chemical engineering, electrochemistry and mechanical engineering and cannot wait to meet you!
Your mission
Join us in pushing the boundaries of electrochemical CO₂ capture. YAs the technical authority, you will spearhead the BPMED stack architecture end-to-end — from first-principles modelling through to novel system designs that redefine what our technology can do.You'll combine deep theoretical understanding with hands-on engineering execution: building rigorous predictive models, identifying fundamental performance limits, and inventing your way past them. This is a role for someone who isn't satisfied with incremental improvement — you question the architecture itself and drive the innovations that make next-generation scale-up possible.
Key points
- Own and advance first-principles BPMED stack models.
- Conceive and execute original design innovations to push performance boundaries.
- Turn experimental data into predictive tools that accelerate scale-up.
- Lead key supplier and research institute partnerships.
- Mentor and build a lean electrochemical engineering team.
Your profile
Skills & Experience
- Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
- 5+ years in an industrial electrochemical environment (ED/BPMED, chlor-alkali, desalination, large-scale electrolysis).
- Hands-on engineering experience taking designs from concept through to industrial-scale implementation.
- Demonstrated track record of innovation — novel stack designs, process improvements, or performance breakthroughs in a real-world setting.
- Experience working with hardware suppliers, research institutes, or industrial consortia.
Workstyle and culture
- Thinks in systems and owns outcomes — not just tasks
- Fast learner who quickly grasps complex topics and stays curious about the problem, not just the solution
- Combines scientific rigour with pragmatic, hands-on, build-and-learn instincts
- Authentic, reflective, and self-organised — brings structure without losing speed
- Comfortable with ambiguity and effective at working across cross-functional teams
- Clear and direct communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, with strong active listening skills
Other
- Valid Work Permit for Germany, or able to obtain one
- Location: Industrial co-working space in Marzahn, Berlin, with our own industrial halls and pilot plant on-site
Benefits
- Unique experience contributing to a first-of-a-kind climate-tech project (tFOAK).
- A steep learning curve, exposure to cross-functional challenges, and the ability to shape a project from the ground up.
- Fast-paced, collaborative environment where your decisions have a real impact.
- Competitive compensation and personal growth opportunities.
- Employee stock options
- Learning and development Budget
- Regular team events
- Subsidized BVG ticket
- Laptop and your individual work set up
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