Mechanical Engineer (f/m/d)

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · München

About Carbon Atlantis

Decarbonizing the air with a breakthrough electrolyzer technology for acid & base production. 

For decades, fossil fuels served as the backbone and feedstock of our economy – with the downside of polluting our atmosphere. We invert this equation by developing a cost-efficient and scalable electrochemical Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. We capture CO2 from ambient air for either permanent storage or as a precursor for CO2-negative chemicals.
Non-thermal approaches for DAC rely on acids and bases. Bases efficiently bind CO2, while acids release it. In short, bases ❤️ and acids ❌ CO2. We have cracked the nut here by developing a breakthrough electrolyzer for acid/base regeneration, allowing us to deliver a scalable and cost-effective DAC process.
Getting to net zero requires drastic reductions in emissions. However, reductions alone won't be sufficient to achieve net zero. In addition, we need carbon capture solutions for hard-to-abate industries and carbon removal technologies to offset residual emissions. Direct Air Capture (DAC) plays a pivotal role as a permanent and verifiable carbon removal technology in the broader effort to reach net zero. 
DAC needs to scale up to 1-2 gigatons (Gt) by 2050 to offset residual emissions from hard-to-abate industries and Scope 3 activities, such as flights. We assist our leading clients, including Shopify and Stripe, in reaching their net-zero objectives. 
Beyond, our technology can be utilized for point-source capture in the aluminum industry.
Some context to get us started
Join our pioneering team as one of the first twenty employees at Germany’s hottest CO2 removal start-up!  
We're currently looking for committed and passionate individuals who are eager to harness our technology to join the ride towards a carbon-free future: let's make history together! Your ideas will shape the future of our company and set the foundation for the future entrepreneurs and visionaries working on one of the biggest global challenges.
At Carbon Atlantis we're committed to create a high-performing and inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued: You can find more on our culture here.
All qualified applicants are given fair consideration for positions within our team and women are strongly encouraged to apply - So come just as you are!
Your mission at Carbon Atlantis
Your mission: Together with our CSO Steffen and our mechanical/stack engineers you will work on building our cell manufacturing capabilities.

  • Develop concepts for stack manufacturing tooling
  • Assist with the development of in-house production processes 
  • Design and build in-house testing systems for full-scale stack prototype performance evaluations.  
  • Assist with the FOAK pilot plant concept design and requirements transfer to 3rd party contractors 
  • Assist with pilot plant installation build and commissioning

Your targets are an important roadmap but nothing is set in stone in the startup world. 
At Carbon Atlantis, we understand that it is crucial to have the ability to quickly adapt to the market environment and a very new sector being shaped under our eyes. This means that we highly value flexible team members, who embrace a changing environment, and thrive when working autonomously, learning while doing.
Who we think would be a great fit
Hard skills that are necessary for this role
  • You have a background in Mechanical Engineering (BSc., MSc.) and ideally have some work experience in a professional engineering environment or student initiative (e.g. Formula Student, Hyperloop, etc.)
  • You bring experience in mechanical component and assembly design and know your way around hydraulic system design and operations
  • You know the concepts of design for manufacture (DFM) and are aware of LEAN engineering principles
  • You are proficient in the use of CAD software within a PDM environment
  • You can do engineering drawings (GD&T) for manufacture

Soft skills that are necessary for this role
  • You have the ability to think analytically, provide practical solutions and identify quick-win potentials
  • You are a self-starter and naturally proactive in seeking solutions to problems
  • You are good at explaining technically complex concepts in a simple but effective way

Great to have, but optional
  • You have experience in process evaluation and identification of potential dangers within a system
  • You have craftsmanship skills and are comfortable in a workshop environment
  • You are able to speak technical, commercial, and legal language and deal with different stakeholders
  • You participated in student engineering competitions or have worked on personal projects in the field of engineering
  • You have experience in pilot plant or manufacturing plant development
Carbon Atlantis’ perks for you
We have a bunch of perks (see below). But honestly, the biggest perk is solving one of the most important problem of our time – roll up your sleeves and join in!

  • Attractive compensation package, including stock options in the company.
  • Minimum of 30 days of vacation per year, which includes 2 days of recreational leave.
  • Financial support with your move to Munich.️
  • Free public transportation ticket for all of Germany via Deutschland Ticket Job.
  • A fitness subscription to EGYM Wellpass, so you can clear your head in your time out of the office.
  • Free team lunch every Thursday with our amazing chef!
  • Great coffee, drinks & fruits always at your fingertips.
If you still needed to be convinced to join us!

Here is our website, we recommend you check the team page!

We are the first EU and German DAC company to be selected by Frontier Climate. Frontier is buyers club for high quality carbon removal credits, i.e. a certificate validating the permanent (for >1,000 years!) and additional (to natural processes) removal of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, thereby curbing global warming.

We also partner with Deep Sky Climate, a Canadian project developer seeking to build multi-megaton scale carbon removal facilities. We

News and articles about us

Carbon Atlantis and Frontier Climate
Carbon Atlantis and Deep Sky at the Carbon Herald
Carbon Atlantis and Deep Sky 

Benefit from our network: We have access to an extensive group of leaders from various startups, investors and advisors. We can provide 1-to-1 mentoring with investors from Atlantic Labs or Counteract, engineering advisors or our business angels from startups, consulting and industry.
About us

What we do at Carbon Atlantis

We're on a mission to combat climate change by capturing CO2 from the atmosphere. Our commitment is to a healthier planet, harnessing advanced technology to create a more sustainable future for all. 


Why we do what we do

Simply reducing CO2e emissions falls short of meeting the critical 2°C threshold by 2050. We need to remove 10 Gigatons (!) of excess carbon from the atmosphere every year to combat climate change effectively.

Carbon removal is so nascent that there is effectively no one with experience in the field. But getting to the 10 Gigatons of carbon removals by 2050 is crucial. This represents 70% year-over-year growth for the next 26 years, twice as fast as software. We will need to bring in talent from many other industries and universities, strongly focus on talent development, and champion the climate tech industry as a whole.

We are backed by well-known VCs and angel investors and are based in Ismaning, near Munich.
 

You should join Carbon Atlantis if, 

  • you’d like to be part of a future climate unicorn,
  • reversing climate change for the sake of yourself, your loved ones and humanity,
  • while enjoying the adventurous and demanding road of venture building,
  • in a team of brilliant, humble rock stars who take ownership for their area of expertise.

Learn more about our company, our culture and the hiring process at our Join Us! page.

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