Snr Chemical Engineer at Ucaneo
Ucaneo is hiring a Snr Chemical 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 Chemical Engineer job description
Your mission
You'll own the simulation and process development of our full DAC system — defining what needs to be tested, translating empirical findings into models, and turning those insights into robust scale-up decisions. Your work will lay the foundation for scaling and continuously improving our DAC technology.
A rare opportunity to work at the frontier of climate-tech — with real ownership, real complexity, and real impact.
- Own and develop the simulation suite across the full DAC process
- Create, validate, and continuously improve process models
- Supervise externally commissioned research and studies
- Bridge empirical lab-scale results into scalable engineering designs
Your profile
Skills & Experience- Master’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in process engineering, with a strong focus on separation technology or gas–liquid systems.
- Demonstrated experience in experimental design, process testing, and data analysis.
- Solid understanding of fluid dynamics, mass transfer, liquid distribution, and water management.
- Experience with AspenPlus, KGTower, or similar simulation tools.
- Familiarity with PFDs, P&IDs, H&MBs, and process safety documentation.
- 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
- Valid Work Permit for Germany, or able to obtain a permit
- Location: Exiting industrial Co-Working Space in Marzahn where we have our own industrial halls to build
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
