Snr Electrochemical Engineer at Ucaneo
Ucaneo is hiring a Snr Electrochemical Engineer in Berlin, Germany. On-site.
About Ucaneo
Ucaneo is a technology company developing direct air capture (DAC) systems that use an electrochemical process to remove CO₂ from the air. It aims to make captured carbon available for industrial use at scale and is building what it describes as Germany's largest direct air capture facility in Berlin.
Snr Electrochemical Engineer job description
Your mission
Ucaneo is building Germany's first integrated Direct Air Capture facility, removing CO₂ from the atmosphere using an electrochemical process. As Senior Electrochemical Engineer, you'll be the technical authority on our BPMED (Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis) stack — owning it end-to-end, from first-principles modelling to the system-design innovations that define how this technology performs at industrial scale. You'll sit at the intersection of fundamental electrochemistry and industrial engineering — turning early-stage stack concepts into designs that hold up at commercial scale in our next-generation Berlin plant.Key points
Own and advance first-principles BPMED stack models that inform scale-up decisions for our Berlin pilot and commercial plant.
Conceive and execute original design innovations to push stack performance boundaries.
Turn experimental data into predictive tools that accelerate scale-up timelines.
Lead key supplier and research-institute partnerships that bring outside expertise into our stack development.
Mentor and build a lean electrochemical engineering team as we grow from pilot to industrial scale.
Your profile
Skills & Experience
- Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
- 5+ years in an industrial electrochemical environment (ED/BPMED, chlor-alkali, desalination, large-scale electrolysis).
- Hands-on engineering experience taking designs from concept through to industrial-scale implementation.
- Demonstrated track record of innovation — novel stack designs, process improvements, or performance breakthroughs in a real-world setting.
- Experience working with hardware suppliers, research institutes, or industrial consortia.
Workstyle and culture
- Thinks in systems and owns outcomes — not just tasks
- Fast learner who quickly grasps complex topics and stays curious about the problem, not just the solution
- Combines scientific rigour with pragmatic, hands-on, build-and-learn instincts
- Authentic, reflective, and self-organised — brings structure without losing speed
- Comfortable with ambiguity and effective at working across cross-functional teams
- Clear and direct communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, with strong active listening skills
Other
- Valid Work Permit for Germany, or able to obtain one
- Location: Industrial co-working space in Marzahn, Berlin, with our own industrial halls and pilot plant on-site
Benefits
- Unique experience contributing to a first-of-a-kind climate-tech project (tFOAK).
- A steep learning curve, exposure to cross-functional challenges, and the ability to shape a project from the ground up.
- Fast-paced, collaborative environment where your decisions have a real impact.
- Competitive compensation and personal growth opportunities.
- Employee stock options
- Learning and development Budget
- Regular team events
- Subsidized BVG ticket
- Laptop and your individual work set up
