Yama - Process engineer intern
Yama
Posted on May 22, 2025
Yama - Process engineer intern
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: Process engineer intern
Yama is looking for an intern in its R&D team to work on key parts of its electrochemical DAC technology.
The role will be performing R&D tests on different electrochemical and absorption set-ups under the supervision of an R&D engineer.
Concretely, he/she will be in charge of:
Contributing to the development of experimental plans (influence of cell components, influence of process conditions)
Designing and assembling experimental set-ups
Conducting R&D tests as defined by the experimental plan
Managing and performing related advanced analytical measurements (Total Inorganic Carbon, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, Cyclic Voltammetry)
Supporting sorbent screening tests (CO2 absorption kinetics, viscosity, density, conductivity, volatility, stability, …)
Contributing to the development of solvent testing setups including preparation of materials for testing
Support on-site operations at the pilot facility (approx. 50m2 footprint) during installation, commissioning and operation
This development will be performed in partnership with external companies or R&D partners, such as but not limited to: electrochemical technology supplier, academic or private R&D group, membrane manufacturer, external experts…
He/She will report and work closely with the R&D engineer, and occasionally with the CTO.
This is a key role in Yama organisation as working on the heart of the Yama technology.
Key Responsibilities
Support R&D developments on the solvent to be used in the Yama process, with an understanding of process challenges on absorption and regeneration units.
In coordination with the R&D team, conduct a 4-month R&D program to choose a readily available solvent for the pilot unit.
In coordination with the R&D team, design a 3-year R&D program to develop a new solvent from lab scale to industrial production.
Contribute to solvent testing protocols, build experimental set-ups, and perform them at the Yama lab in Paris or partner facilities.
Support external partnerships (academic and industrial) to execute the designed R&D programs.
Contribute to IP development regarding the solvent (competitor benchmark, IP production for Yama).
Position Benefits
The position will offer a high level of autonomy.
It’s a 6-month intern position (min 5 months).
The position will offer the opportunity to make a practical contribution to mitigating the climate crisis.
Enjoy the innovative spirit within the dynamic international team based in the center of Paris.
Networking with a plethora of deep-tech startups and companies.
What You Bring
Experiences:
Master level in chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical engineering
Experience working in a chemistry/chemical engineering lab
Competences in CO2 Capture or Utilization would be a plus, but not essential
Skills:
Strong technical and project management abilities.
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.
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.