Working Student / Master Thesis Student - Chemical Operations (f/m/d)

Shape the Future of Climate Tech with Phlair!

Fossil fuels have powered our economy for decades—at the cost of pollution and a changing climate. At Phlair, we’re reversing that equation. With our cost-efficient, scalable electrochemical Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, we pull CO₂ from the air to either store it permanently or repurpose it into CO₂-negative chemicals. Join us in enabling a carbon-negative future.

Why We’re Different?

We’ve developed a breakthrough hydrolizer for acid/base regeneration, enabling scalable CO₂ capture. With partners like Frontier Climate , Stripe , and Shopify , we’re on track to make a global impact.

Our Project Dawn is our flagship initiative, setting the foundation to scale our technology and remove millions of tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere. We're one of the only seven DAC companies with a proven offtake agreement. Phlair is poised to become a technology leader, leveraging renewable energy and low-cost DAC to provide clean energy solutions that go beyond carbon removal.

️ Your Mission at Phlair

• Hands-on plant support. Executing the planned maintenance backlog, managing liquid levels, pulling process samples, and documenting operational parameters.

• Executing mechanical adjustments and retrofits with hand tools. Assisting the Operations Engineer in troubleshooting anomalies.

• Project management for unit upgrades. Reviewing and updating P&IDs, conducting hazard and safety evaluations, and communicating with suppliers to procure new components.

Your targets are your North Star. Nothing is set in stone in our world, we adapt fast, but we always hit our goals.

What You Bring to the Team

• Currently enrolled in a B.Sc. or M.Sc. program in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude (comfortable using tools and physically assembling/disassembling equipment).

• Familiarity with fluid mechanics, basic P&ID drafting, understanding of standard hazard evaluation processes (e.g., HAZOP basics).

• Basic understanding of chemical/process engineering fundamentals.

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings (P&IDs).

• High autonomy, proactive communication, high attention to detail, and a rigorous safety mindset.

Essential Traits

• Hands-on execution: You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty and physically work on the plant.

• Safety-first mindset: You don’t compromise on operational safety and hazard evaluations.

Great to have, but optional

• Prior experience operating, building, or maintaining a laboratory setup or pilot plant.

• Background knowledge or high passion for Direct Air Capture (DAC) or carbon removal technologies.

• Previous experience dealing with suppliers and component procurement.

How we work at Phlair

• In-person matters: We work fully onsite in Ismaning, Germany. Our pilot plant is here, our breakthroughs happen here, and our team wins here – together.

  Goals matter: We do everything to achieve our goals. If your workstream is the bottleneck, you don't stop. This isn't about serving hours, it's about hitting goals that matter.

  Leadership means showing up and doing the work. We get that experienced people have more commitments, but championship teams require championship effort.

What We Offer?

• Competitive salary

• 20 vacation days , based on a 40h work week

• Public transport pass for all of Germany

• Fitness and wellness benefits to keep you at your best (EGYM Wellpass)

• Fresh team lunches , prepared by our amazing chef, Amelie

• Direct leadership access to our CEO, CTO, and CSO

Learn more about Phlair

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Not ticking every box? No problem. We value potential and are open to considering a combination of education and experience instead of strictly following the listed requirements. If you believe you're a good fit for the role, even if your background differs slightly, please feel free to explain and highlight your key spikes in your career in your application.

We are committed to build a high-performing team where people feel a strong sense of care, can be their selves, and are able to reach their full potential. If there’s anything we can do to make our hiring process more accessible or to better support you, please let us know, we’re happy to accommodate.