# Intern in Sorbent Structures (80-100%) at Climeworks

> Hybrid · Switzerland · Intern · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/recruitee%3Aclimeworks%3A2801115 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Climeworks](https://alderhq.app/companies/climeworks)
- Location text: Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Hybrid · Switzerland (evidence: "Location: Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland")
- Posted: 2026-10-28 (11 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://climeworks.recruitee.com/o/intern-in-sorbent-structures-80-100-104

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: CHF 24k–CHF 24k per year (from the description)
- Market band for similar posted roles (Zurich, n 7): p25 $98k, median $140k, p75 $143k

## Description (the employer's text)

Sorbent Evaluation & Development: You support the evaluation and development of sorbent structures for direct air capture.

Material Testing: You work in an integrated team to test novel materials for CO₂ adsorption behavior, stability, and structural integrity.

Prototype Development: You develop sample prototypes of novel materials.

Independent Work Packages: You work independently on packages to evaluate future technologies, including modeling or lab-based aspects depending on your background.

Validation & Documentation: You validate, troubleshoot, and clearly document your work to ensure effective communication within larger projects at Climeworks.

### Requirements

Education & Experience: You have a bachelor’s degree and/or are working towards a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or similar.

Availability: You are available for a 6-month internship starting preferably in January 2026 or shortly thereafter.

Technical Skills: You enjoy working hands-on in the lab or workshop and have experience with any of the following: characterization of porous materials (BET, Hg porosimetry, TGA), structural analysis (tensile/compression testing, FEM), adsorption characterization (breakthrough testing, DVS), mass transfer modeling, or prototyping in a workshop.

Additional Knowledge: Familiarity with CO₂ capture is beneficial but not required.

Mindset & Working Style: You are eager to learn new concepts, reliable, motivated, solution-oriented, concise, and have a structured working style.

Language Skills: You are fluent in English; knowledge of German or other languages is beneficial but not required.

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:

During BSc & MSc: CHF 2,000 per month

After completion of MSc: CHF 2,500 per month

Note: We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.

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