Process and Control Engineer (f/m/d)

Come and do your life’s work - Why we do what we do

Phlair unleashes CO2's potential through breakthrough innovation. We rapidly deploy Direct Air Capture technology, facilitating the removal and reuse of CO2 at scale.

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 have cracked the nut here by developing a breakthrough hydrolizer for acid/base regeneration, allowing us to capture CO2 from ambient air for either permanent storage or as a precursor for CO2-negative chemicals. For this, we collaborate with leading customers like Frontier Climate, Stripe, Shopify, and Klarna.

We are looking for highly ambitious and motivated individuals who are ready to work their ** off to have a lasting impact on the planet. Your ideas will set the foundation and shape the future of our company.

At Phlair we're committed to creating a high-performing and inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued: You can find more on our culture here.

Join our team of world-class scientists, engineers, and passionate entrepreneurs. All qualified applicants are given fair consideration and women are strongly encouraged to apply - Come as you are!

What you’ll need

Hard skills that are necessary

• You have a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering with a high affinity to program PLC systems
• You bring experience in working on pilot-scale or industrial chemical process plants
• You are familiar with automation platforms like Beckhoff, Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley, or similar systems
• You are proficient in process troubleshooting, control logic design, and PLC Structured Text (ST) programming
• You have a strong understanding of process equipment, instrumentation, sensors, and control loops

• You bring a proven ability to deliver under pressure on commissioning and start-up timelines at client site
• You are highly self-motivated and capable of working independently under pressure
• You are detail-oriented with a hands-on approach to problem-solving

What we offer you

• 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
• 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

We are the first EU and German DAC company to be selected by Frontier Climate. Frontier is a 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.

Benefit and grow from our network: You will have access to an extensive group of leaders. We can provide 1-to-1 mentoring with investors, engineering advisors, or our business angels from startups, consulting, and industry.

Great to have, but optional

• Strong understanding of process equipment, instrumentation, sensors, and control loops
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics and hardware interfaces

Your mission at Phlair

Together with our team, you will take a leading role in commissioning and operationalizing our Canadian First of a Kind demonstration project and later contribute to the realization (engineering) of a large commercial facility at the same location. If your motivation spikes at always finding a practical solution for a technical problem, you’re great for this role and you’ll enjoy the journey ahead!

• Lead the integration of process control systems with chemical processes, ensuring seamless operation and reliability during the commissioning and start-up phases
• Develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC programs to maximize the efficiency and reliability of our Direct Air Capture process
• On-site expert for resolving complex issues related to automation, hardware, and control systems when PLC programmers are unavailable

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