Yama - Junior Chemical Engineering
Yama
Other Engineering
Posted on Jun 3, 2025
Yama - Junior Chemical Engineering
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: Junior Process Engineer
Yama is looking for an Junior Process Engineer 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 as well as process engineering analysis to optimize the process KPIs.
Concretely, he/she will be in charge of:
Conducting R&D tests to characterize the absorption performance of the process (CO2 absorption kinetics, energy consumption) on lab and prototype set-ups
Upgrading and assembling experimental set-ups both in the lab and the prototype scale
Contributing to the development of R&D experimental plans (influence of system components, influence of process conditions) based on a process engineering analysis
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, …)
Conducting on-site testing and operations at the pilot facility (approx. 50m2 footprint) under the responsibility of the site manager. He may participate in a continuous operation campaign during the internship.
Optimizing the process design in coordination with the Process Modelling expert
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…
Reporting to the CTO, you will play a critical role in assembling and scaling Yama’s innovative process.
Key Responsibilities
Support R&D developments on the process design and specifically the absorption unit design to be used in the Yama process, with an understanding of process challenges on absorption and regeneration units.
Strengthen the reliability of the experimental methods both on the lab and prototype setups
Optimize the overall process design and performance based on KPIs in coordination between the experimental results and the process modelling team
What You Bring
Experiences:
Master level in process engineering, 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.
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.