Sorbent Module Product Owner Job at Climeworks (Opfikon)

Job Responsibility

Develop innovative sorbent modules from approximately TRL3 to TRL6
Optimize trade-offs between product requirements, performance, manufacturability, and scalability
Lead the lifecycle management of new sorbent modules from TRL6 through product launch, service, and end-of-life
Ensure successful product deployment and long-term performance
Coordinate the validation of new products through serial production delivery
Initiate and drive all engineering, manufacturing, testing, and validation activities required for successful industrialization
Work closely with in-house technology, development, and operations teams
Work with external collaborators, suppliers, and partners
Support the fabrication and testing of prototypes
Conduct experiments to validate design concepts, troubleshoot issues, and refine product performance
Drive continuous improvement of sorbent modules by identifying opportunities to enhance product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness throughout the product lifecycle

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
At least 5 years of industrial experience in product development, mechanical design, or design engineering
Hands-on experience with material selection, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), Design for Maintainability (DfM), and Design for the Environment (DfE)
Basic understanding of chemical processes and associated energy and productivity trade-offs
Proven track record of successfully managing development projects from concept through implementation
Coordinating engineering activities and ensuring delivery through collaboration with cross-functional teams and external vendors
Strong creative problem-solving skills
Passion for advancing sustainable technologies
Interest in contributing to early-stage R&D and product innovation
Effective communicator
Experience working across multidisciplinary teams
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Experience managing IP-sensitive collaborations with third-party suppliers and partners
Fluent in English
Available to work 80–100%
Willing to travel up to 10%