Yama - Senior Process Engineer
Yama
Posted on Apr 8, 2025
Yama - Senior Process Engineer
About Yama
Yama is tackling the greatest challenge of our time: Climate Change. Our mission is to remove 1 billion tons of CO2 by 2050 through the development of the most energy-efficient and scalable Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology.
DAC is essential to limit global warming to 1.5°C, but current technologies are resource-intensive and unsustainable at scale. At Yama, we’ve innovated a game-changing approach that integrates two CO2 desorption technologies, breaking through thermodynamic and kinetic barriers to enable scalable and affordable CO2 removal.
Founded in May 2023, Yama is a Delaware-incorporated spinout from Deep Science Ventures, supported by the Grantham Foundation and backed by top-tier US and EU investors. Based in Paris, France, our leadership team—CEO Aurélie Gonzalez and CTO Valentin Fougerit—are driving this bold climate mission forward.
Join us to help build a tech-driven solution to save the planet.
The Role: Senior Process Engineer
Yama is hiring its first key team member to bring our technology to life.
As Senior Process Engineer, you’ll lead the FEED study and project management for a 1-tonne/day DAC pilot plant (budget: $3-5M), ensuring delivery by early 2026. You will collaborate with external partners, including electrochemical suppliers, air contactor manufacturers, and engineering contractors, to scale our DAC technology from TRL 4 to TRL 5/6 in the first year and towards TRL 8 in subsequent years.
Reporting to the CTO, you will play a critical role in assembling and scaling Yama’s innovative process.
Key Responsibilities
Pilot Project Leadership:
Oversee planning, budget, and execution of the pilot plant project.
Define project strategy and manage internal and external resources.
Process Design & Development:
Conduct FEED studies, including PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
Manage supplier contracts and ensure equipment delivery on budget and schedule.
Supervise external contractors during pilot assembly.
Modeling & Scale-Up:
Develop process models with the R&D team, transitioning to tools like AspenPlus.
Define and implement scale-up strategies, integrating R&D insights.
What You Bring
Experience:
6+ years in chemical process engineering and/or project management.
Proven track record in pilot or industrial project execution from concept to commissioning.
Hands-on experience with electrodialysis, gas-liquid systems, or compression technologies.
Familiarity with hazard and risk assessments (e.g., HAZOP, FMEA).
Skills:
Strong technical and project management abilities.
Proficiency in tools like Notion, Asana, and process modeling software (a plus).
Fluent in English; French is an advantage.
Mindset:
Passion for climate innovation and impact.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and execution-focused.
Adaptable to fast-paced, multinational environments.
Why Join Yama?
Impactful Mission: Be part of a team revolutionizing carbon removal technology.
Ownership & Growth: Lead critical projects in a fast-growing startup.
Dynamic Team: Collaborate with visionary founders and top-tier partners.
Prime Location: Work in central Paris, with a competitive package including equity.
Ready to Build the Future?
If this sounds like your next challenge, send your CV and cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit to hello@yamacarbon.com.
Let’s make climate history—together.