Process and Systems Engineer (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · München

Come and do your life’s work - Why we do what we do
Fossil fuels have powered our economy for decades—at the cost of pollution and a changing climate. At Phlair, we’re reversing that equation. With our cost-efficient, scalable electrochemical Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, we pull CO₂ from the air to either store it permanently or repurpose it into CO₂-negative chemicals. Join us in enabling a carbon-negative future.

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT?
We’ve developed a breakthrough hydrolizer for acid/base regeneration, enabling scalable CO₂ capture. With partners like Frontier Climate, Stripe, and Shopify, we’re on track to make a global impact.
Our Project Dawn is our flagship initiative, setting the foundation to scale our technology and remove millions of tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere. We're one of the only seven DAC companies with a proven offtake agreement. Phlair is poised to become a technology leader, leveraging renewable energy and low-cost DAC to provide clean energy solutions that go beyond carbon removal.
Your mission at Phlair
  • Design & Build: Collaborate with CSO Steffen to design, build, and modify scaled absorption testing infrastructure.
  • Optimize & Experiment: Conduct experiments with new absorption solvents
  • Evaluate & Improve: Analyze absorption results and provide actionable feedback to the research team.
  • Hands-On: Rapid prototyping and modification of absorption experiment infrastructure, with a focus on continuous improvement.
What you’ll need
  • Education: M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering or related fields.
  • Experience: Practical experience in process, chemical, or environmental engineering.
  • Process Simulation: Strong knowledge of process simulation software (e.g. Aspen Plus).
  • Process Design: Skilled in process design, optimization, and component selection.
ESSENTIAL TRAITS
  • Clear Communicator: You can explain complex technical concepts in both German and English.
  • Analytical Thinker: You quickly identify opportunities for process improvements and quick wins.
Great to have, but optional
  • HAZOP Experience: Familiar with hazard and operability studies (HAZOP).
  • Global Mindset: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, leveraging different perspectives and entrepreneurial thinking.
What we offer you
  • Competitive salary and stock options to share in the company’s success
  • 30 vacation days, including 2 days of recreational leave
  • Public transport pass for all of Germany
  • Relocation support to help you settle into Munich
  • Fitness and wellness benefits to keep you at your best
  • Fresh team lunches, prepared by our amazing chef, Amelie
  • Direct leadership access to our CEO, CTO, and CSO
HOW WE WORK AT PHLAIR
  • Onsite & Collaborative: Our offices in Ismaning, Germany, house our pilot plant, where we work physically on our product every day. The team collaborates closely in the office, five days a week.
  • Main Hub & Expansion: Our primary location is in Munich (Ismaning), Germany, and we’re launching our Edmonton, Canada team in late 2025/2026.
LEARN MORE ABOUT US------
Not ticking every box? No problem. We value potential and are open to considering a combination of education and experience instead of strictly following the listed requirements. If you believe you're a good fit for the role, even if your background differs slightly, please feel free to explain and highlight your key spikes in your career in your application.We are committed to build a high-performing team where people feel a strong sense of care, can be their selves, and are able to reach their full potential. If there’s anything we can do to make our hiring process more accessible or to better support you, please let us know, we’re happy to accommodate.
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