Snr Electrochemical Engineer

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

• 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