Internship in Electrochemical Engineering (f/m/d)

Department: R&D

Location: München

Employment Type: Intern

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.

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. If you need extensive structure or prefer playing it safe, we're probably not the right fit.

Your mission at Phlair

You see a development stack and instinctively want to put it through its paces. Not just run the tests, but truly understand whether it works. You'll bring a methodical mindset and real attention to detail, taking full responsibility for the stacks within your testing remit. You're comfortable writing basic scripts to automate test routines and are familiar with test automation tools.

• Take end-to-end ownership of a stack testbench

• Have a hands-on approach to testbench improvements and maintenance

• Independently complete a suite of electrochemical characterization techniques and tests

• Process, anaylze and report electrochemical data

• Refine electrochemical testing operations to ensure consistent, high-quality results.

• Contribute to an organized and clean testing area

What You Bring

• Successfully completed a bachelor or master studies in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

• Electrochemistry or Electrochemical knowledge (water electrolysis, hydrogen fuel cells, Power2X, or redox flow batteries)

• You have experience and thrive in a lab environment

• Ability to work with us for at least 6 months

What You Bring

• Methodical & Detail-Oriented — You work carefully and focus on the details

• Reliable & Independent — You work autonomously, taking ownership of tasks ensuring completion on time.

• Team over ego — You care more about collective wins than being right

• Thrive in fast-paced environments — You're energized by ambitious timelines and meaningful challenges.

Great to have, but optional

• Previous experience in electrochemical technologies

• Test bench experience: You’ve built and maintained electrochemical test benches

• Hands on experience using electrochemical techniques

How we work at Phlair

• Onsite & Collaborative: Our offices in Ismaning, Germany, house our pilot plant, where we work physically on our product every day. The team collaborates closely in the office, five days a week.

What We Offer?

• Competitive salary and stock options to share in the company’s success

• 20 vacation days

• Public transport pass for all of Germany

• 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

• Our Mission, Vision and Team

• Phlair Secures Frontier’s First Electrochemical DAC Deal

• Technology Behind Phlair

• The Future of DAC

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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.