Snr. Electrochemical Engineer – Direct Air Capture (BPMED)

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