--- title: 'Electrical Test Engineer (f/m/d) at Phlair' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/electrical-test-engineer-f-m-d-phlair-munchen-nhdmd0vs5mcq' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-07' --- # Electrical Test Engineer (f/m/d) at Phlair - **Company:** Phlair - **Location:** München, Germany - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-06-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/phlair/47ac6db9-34ef-4180-8b55-4e03efb24e53/application **Skills:** Electrical Engineering, Electrochemical Testing, Cell Stack Testing, Fuel Cells, Electrolysers, Flow Batteries, Electrodialysers, Data Analysis, Test Protocol Design, LabVIEW, Matlab, Python, R-Studio, Test Automation > Design and execute test plans for electrochemical Direct Air Capture technology, including infrastructure setup, data analysis, and troubleshooting. The role requires a methodical approach to quality assurance and collaboration with the R&D team to validate the 260 tCO2/year DAC demonstrator. ## Job description 🌍 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 - Test Plan Development: Collaborate with our [CSO Steffen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffen-garbe-017425143/) to design and execute tests for evaluating the functionality and compliance of our electrochemical stack for our 260 tCO2/year DAC demonstrator. - Collaborate: Work with the team to develop internal and external test setups. - Infrastructure Setup & Maintenance: Set up and maintain the test infrastructure, with a focus on quality assurance and reliability. Electrical wiring qualifications are a plus. - Data Analysis: Analyze test data and communicate key results to the development team. - Adapt & Innovate: In the fast-paced startup world, your ability to adapt to an evolving environment and quickly pivot will be crucial. You’ll work autonomously, learn on the go, and contribute to shaping a new sector. 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 - Education: M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering. - Testing Experience: Experience designing and conducting test protocols. - Electrochemical Testing: Familiarity with cell stack testing - fuel cells, electrolysers, flow batteries, electrodialysers or similar. - Data Skills: Strong in data analysis and presenting results clearly. Essential Traits - Methodical & Detail-Oriented - You work carefully and focus on the details - Troubleshooter - You identify issues and maintain test stands - 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 - Test Automation: Basic scripting knowledge (LabVIEW, Matlab, Python, R-Studio). - Electronics Qualification: Formal qualification in electronics for high-voltage DC/AC ## 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 - 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 - [Our Mission, Vision and Team](https://phlair.com/careers) - [Phlair Secures Frontier’s First Electrochemical DAC Deal](https://frontierclimate.com/writing/phlair) - [Technology Behind Phlair](https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/19/phlairs-carbon-sucking-technology-could-lower-direct-air-captures-costs/) - [The Future of DAC](https://medium.com/extantia-capital/will-direct-air-capture-ever-be-affordable-the-rise-of-dac-3-0-d46cb355f35c) ------ 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. ## About Phlair ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Phlair develops and deploys low-cost, electrochemical Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology using a proprietary Hydrolyzer system to capture CO₂ from ambient air for permanent storage or utilization. - **Entity Type**: Private (Early-stage startup, backed by venture capital) - **Headquarters**: Munich, Germany - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Malte, Paul, and Steffen (full surnames not publicly listed on the company website) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Climate Technology, Carbon Removal, Direct Air Capture (DAC), Clean Energy - **Target customers**: B2B; customers include carbon removal buyers (e.g., Frontier), project developers (e.g., Deep Sky), and governments seeking net-zero solutions. Also sells DAC technology and carbon removal credits. - **Mission or purpose statement**: To develop the most cost-effective and scalable direct air capture technology, enabling customers, individuals, and governments to reach net-zero faster by "inverting the fossil fuel equation." ## Products & Services - **Hydrolyzer-based DAC Technology**: Core innovation is an electrochemical process that generates acid and base energy-efficiently to capture CO₂ from ambient air. It is designed to be 100% compatible with intermittent renewable electricity, scalable, and capable of low capture energies. - **Carbon Removal Credits**: Verified and permanent CO₂ removal credits for companies looking to offset unavoidable emissions. - **DAC Technology Licensing/Projects**: Offers the ability for partners to "develop your own project for DAC+storage, DAC+utilization, or low concentration point source capture." - **Electra 02 / Electra 00 / Dawn**: Specific technology platform versions or project stages (e.g., Dawn targets 15,000+ tCO₂/year by 2030). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company). - **Key Metric**: Total Funding – Not publicly disclosed, but backed by notable investors. The company has grown its team to over 30 people since founding in 2022. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - **Investors**: Stripe Climate and Frontier (via Frauke Kracke, Science Lead at Stripe Climate, who publicly backed them). - **Advisors**: Dr. Markus Steilemann (CEO, Covestro), Carlos Haertel (Former CTO, Climeworks), Birgit Heraeus-Roggendorf (Member of Supervisory Board, Heraeus), Dr. Rudolf Staudigl (Former CEO, Wacker Chemie). - **Partners/Customers**: Deep Sky (project deployment in Canada), Frontier (first electrochemical DAC deal). - **Growth Signals**: - Rapid team growth to over 30 people in ~3 years. - First electrochemical DAC deal signed with Frontier buyers (a major consortium). - Partnership with Deep Sky to deploy DAC technology in Canada. - Technology milestones: 10 tCO₂ captured (Q1 2025, Germany), targeting up to 20 tCO₂ (Q4 2025, Canada), and 15,000+ tCO₂ by 2030. ## Competitive Advantages - **Low Energy Requirement**: Their electrochemical process is described as having "one of the lowest energy requirements in the field" by Stripe Climate. - **Renewable Compatibility**: The technology is "100% compatible with intermittent behind-the-meter solar" and can run fully on intermittent renewables, a key differentiator in DAC. - **Cost-Effectiveness**: Core mission is to drive down DAC costs rapidly, making it scalable. - **Strong Advisory Board**: Backed by industry veterans from Covestro, Climeworks, Heraeus, and Wacker Chemie, providing deep industrial and technical expertise. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale-Up**: Moving from pilot projects (10-20 tCO₂) to larger commercial-scale deployments (15,000+ tCO₂ by 2030). - **Geographic Expansion**: Establishing a foothold in Canada through the Deep Sky partnership. - **Technology Development**: Refining the Hydrolyzer and electrochemical process for higher efficiency and lower cost. - **Commercialization**: Selling carbon removal credits and licensing DAC technology to project developers and corporate buyers. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-Driven**: "Work on and solve the most pressing problem humanity is facing. Period." – a strong sense of purpose. - **Culture**: Described as "young and hungry," with values like "Think (really) big," "Get shit done," "Adapt fast," "Accomplish more with less," and "We win as a team." Emphasizes a "maniacal sense of urgency." - **Work Policy**: In-office (on-site) in Munich, Germany. - **Perks**: - Competitive salaries and equity (VSOPs). - 30 days of vacation per year. - Public transportation ticket for all of Germany. - Fitness subscription. - Lunch provided by an in-house chef. - **Growth**: Opportunity to join an early-stage, fast-growing startup in a cutting-edge climate tech field. ## Sources 1. [phlair.com](https://phlair.com/about) 2. [phlair.com](https://phlair.com/) 3. [phlair.com](https://phlair.com/careers) 4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/phlair) 5. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/phlair)