Intern – Project Engineer (80-100%)
Publication date:
10 March 2025Workload:
80 – 100%Contract type:
Permanent position- Place of work:Zurich
Job summary
Join Climeworks as an intern in our R&D Programs team! Enjoy a flexible work environment with great learning opportunities.
Tasks
- Support the Project Management team for effective collaboration.
- Streamline tasks and coordinate with technical teams efficiently.
- Manage timelines and enhance our budgeting tools for projects.
Skills
- Pursuing a degree in a scientific or engineering field is preferred.
- Proficient in Excel and eager to learn new software tools.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
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Team Collaboration: You will support the Project Management team of our R&D Programs and NPI Unit, as well as our technical team for System Integration & Validation.
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Project & Team Coordination: You support Project Management and Technical teams in organizing and streamlining tasks.
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Timeline Management: You ensure accurate data in our Collaborative Planning Software called “Playbook” and develop an Excel/VBA link to ThinkCell for clear timeline visualization.
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Documentation: You create structured folder templates for our Document Management System and SharePoint, supporting training and implementation with project teams.
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Budget and Resource Management: You improve our Excel-based budget and resource tracking tool and explore better alternatives.
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Risk Management: You enhance our risk tracking tool and ensure data completeness while scouting for improved solutions.
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Technical Support: You manage and update inputs into Valispace (our requirement & validation software), collaborating with content owners.
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Educational Background: You are pursuing a university degree or engineering qualification within a scientific or engineering discipline (preferably chemistry, process engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or material science).
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Interest in R&D and Scale-up Projects: You have an interest in managing early-stage R&D (TRL 1-4) and Scale-up (TRL 4-7) projects.
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Organizational Skills: You are well-organized, autonomous, adaptable, a practical thinker, and a resourceful problem-solver.
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Proactive & Fast-Adaptive: You are proactive, thrive in a fast-changing environment, and can confidently discuss complex topics with your manager.
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Communication & Relationship Building: You are a natural relationship builder, sociable, communicative, and fluent in English.
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Excel Proficiency: You are proficient in Excel and eager to learn new software tools.
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Availability: You are available for a full-time 6-month internship.
Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.
What we offer:
At Climeworks, our six-month internships offer a hybrid work setup, giving you flexibility while ensuring valuable collaboration by working onsite at least three days per week. To maintain fairness, we follow a standardized salary process based on market benchmarks. For our internships based in Switzerland, the compensation is:
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During BSc & MSc: CHF 2,000 per month
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After completion of MSc: CHF 2,500 per month
Note: We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.