Industrial Mechanic (f/m/d)
Phlair
Location
München
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Engineering
🌍 Build the Future of Climate Tech with Phlair
We're solving humanity's biggest challenge, and it takes everything we've got.
The world needs more energy, not less. Fossil fuels powered our economy for decades, at the cost of our planet. At Phlair, we're inverting that equation with breakthrough electrochemical Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that pulls CO₂ from the air for permanent storage or repurposing into carbon-negative chemicals.
We're not here to play it safe. We're here to win.
Why We’re Different?
We solve hard problems and are product-first. Our hydrolyzer-based Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, enabling scalable and low-cost CO2 capture from ambient air. The electrochemical technology allows off-the-shelf components and is ideally suited to the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources.
With proven offtake agreements from customers such as Google, McKinsey, JPMorganChase, Shopify, Stripe, H&M, and Deep Sky; we're one of only seven DAC companies with real market validation.
Project Dawn isn't just our flagship; it's our shot to scale CO₂ removal globally.
Is this a fit for me?
We're building for the 3-5% who are energized by winning and thrive under pressure. Our pace demands people who see excellence as non-negotiable and execution as everything. We cherish work-life-harmony, not balance. If you need extensive structure or prefer playing it safe, we're probably not the right fit.
Don't tick every box? We value potential and spikes over perfect resumes. If you believe you can contribute to our mission at this intensity level, tell us why.
Your Mission
Construction & Assembly: Work with the process plant engineering team to construct complex piping systems and assemble individual components and entire assembly groups for the pilot plant metal skid frame.
Manufacturing & Customization: Produce and customize mechanical components using techniques like milling, turning (lathe), drilling, laser and waterjet cutting, grinding, and welding, etc.
Fitting & Mounting: Fit and mount components into the mechanical skid frame.
Process Plant Commissioning: Temporarily construct and commission chemical process plants in Ismaning, and Alberta.
Maintenance: Maintain existing process plants and workshop machines.
Safety & Compliance: Adhere to general safety and organizational rules in the workshop.
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
Background: Completed training as an Industrial Mechanic (abgeschlossene Ausbildung) or Master craftsman qualification (Meisterabschluss) in industrial mechanics, mechatronics, or similar.
Hands-On Experience: Proficient in manufacturing, adapting, and assembling mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
Machining Skills: Experience in milling, turning, drilling, and other machining activities.
Testing & Inspection: Skilled in inspecting and functionally testing mechanical, electric and electronic components.
Essential Traits
Detail-Oriented - You work methodically with great care and attention to detail.
Reliable - You take strong responsibility for your work and can be counted on to get things done.
Creative & Open-Minded - You can think outside the box and apply your knowledge to novel first-of-a-kind (FOAK) solutions.
Team Player - You communicate well and collaborate effectively with others.
Bias for action - You prototype, test, and ship while others are still planning
Comfortable with intensity - 12-hour days and weekend sprints don't scare you, they energize you
Ego second - You care more about winning than being right
Figure things out independently - No hand-holding. You own problems end-to-end
Excellence as standard - Mistakes happen, but mediocrity doesn't
Bonus Points
PLC Programming skills.
Electronics and electrical experience.
Accreditation to work with explosive gases (e.g., hydrogen).
Experience in welding polymer pipes, such as fibre-reinforced polypropylene piping systems.
How We Work
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 and stock options to share in the company’s success
30 vacation days, including 2 days of recreational leave
Public transport pass for all of Germany
Relocation support to help you settle into Munich
Fitness and wellness benefits to keep you at your best
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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We're committed to building a high-performing team where exceptional people can do their best work. Our hiring process is designed to identify those who thrive in demanding environments while ensuring fair consideration for all qualified candidates.