<ul><li>Technology Development: You will play an important role in developing the next generation of Direct Air Capture technology. You will be responsible for running models, collecting data, and analyzing results – all part of optimizing the Climeworks carbon capture process.</li><li>CFD Analysis: You will perform CFD analysis in order to predict and optimize the fluid and heat flows at various scales - from small-scale modelling of our filter structures to large-scale atmospheric dispersion modelling.</li><li>Collaboration with Mechanical Design: You will work closely with colleagues in Mechanical Design. Your role will be to support them in the design of vessels, internals, and other structural elements that are key to the performance of our facilities.</li><li> Validation &amp; Measurement: You will collaborate with our Testing and Process Development teams in evaluating technology solutions to improve the efficiency and performance of the Climeworks process, with a focus on the behavior of air, steam and heat.</li><li>Communication &amp; Presentation: You will communicate results, findings, and observations clearly and concisely to peers, and present them in technical reviews.</li></ul><ul><li> Experience: You are currently enrolled in or have recently completed a master’s degree in chemical, process or mechanical engineering –preferably with a focus on CFD modelling. Experience with porous media, fluid mechanics and/or thermal modelling will be a plus.</li><li>Technical Proficiency: Experience with CFD modelling (including ANSYS SpaceClaim, Fluent/CFX, Workbench, and similar tools) will be a strong advantage. </li><li>Working Style: You are proactive, innovative, and collaborative. You can work across disciplines and support others in their activities. You are looking for a challenge, and are not afraid of taking risks and trying out new things.</li><li>Language: English is the working language at Climeworks – no other language skills are required.</li></ul><ul><li>Availability: You are available for a 6-month internship with a start date preferably in February 2026 or shortly thereafter.</li></ul>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:<ul><li>During BSc &amp; MSc: CHF 2,000 per month</li><li>After completion of MSc: CHF 2,500 per month</li></ul>Note: We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.

Climeworks empowers people to fight climate change by permanently removing CO₂ from the air with direct air capture technology. We are dedicated to purpose, we are disruptive thinkers, and we are one team.
We develop, build and operate direct air capture (DAC) machines, which capture CO₂ directly from the air. The air-captured carbon dioxide can either be recycled and reused as a raw material or completely removed from the air by safely storing it underground, permanently.
Founded in 2009 by engineers, Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher, Climeworks was built with the vision to inspire 1 billion people to remove CO₂ from the air, and is now the leader in technological carbon removal.
We are featured as a&nbsp;<a href="https://climeworks.com/news/climeworks-named-one-of-time100-most-influential-companies" data-nuxt-link="">TIME100 Influential Company 2022</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://climeworks.com/news/climeworks-is-selected-for-2022-global-cleantech-100" data-nuxt-link="">Global Cleantech 100 Company 2022</a>&nbsp;and drive a revolutionary technology engineered to solve the most pressing issue of our time.

Intern in CFD Development (100%)

<ul><li>Technology Development: You will play an important role in developing the next generation of Direct Air Capture technology. You will be responsible for running models, collecting data, and analyzing results – all part of optimizing the Climeworks carbon capture process.</li><li>CFD Analysis: You will perform CFD analysis in order to predict and optimize the fluid and heat flows at various scales - from small-scale modelling of our filter structures to large-scale atmospheric dispersion modelling.</li><li>Collaboration with Mechanical Design: You will work closely with colleagues in Mechanical Design. Your role will be to support them in the design of vessels, internals, and other structural elements that are key to the performance of our facilities.</li><li> Validation &amp; Measurement: You will collaborate with our Testing and Process Development teams in evaluating technology solutions to improve the efficiency and performance of the Climeworks process, with a focus on the behavior of air, steam and heat.</li><li>Communication &amp; Presentation: You will communicate results, findings, and observations clearly and concisely to peers, and present them in technical reviews.</li></ul><ul><li> Experience: You are currently enrolled in or have recently completed a master’s degree in chemical, process or mechanical engineering –preferably with a focus on CFD modelling. Experience with porous media, fluid mechanics and/or thermal modelling will be a plus.</li><li>Technical Proficiency: Experience with CFD modelling (including ANSYS SpaceClaim, Fluent/CFX, Workbench, and similar tools) will be a strong advantage. </li><li>Working Style: You are proactive, innovative, and collaborative. You can work across disciplines and support others in their activities. You are looking for a challenge, and are not afraid of taking risks and trying out new things.</li><li>Language: English is the working language at Climeworks – no other language skills are required.</li></ul><ul><li>Availability: You are available for a 6-month internship with a start date preferably in February 2026 or shortly thereafter.</li></ul>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:<ul><li>During BSc &amp; MSc: CHF 2,000 per month</li><li>After completion of MSc: CHF 2,500 per month</li></ul>Note: We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.

Intern in CFD Development (100%)

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