Development Engineer for Cutting-Edge CO2 Capture and Methanol Demonstration - DTU Chemical Engineering

We are looking for a highly skilled development engineer to help in advance technologies at pilot-scale for the future. 

At DTU Chemical Engineering, we work with sustainable solutions to support the transition to a society driven by climate responsibility. A key focus of our work is CO2 capture and utilization.

You will play a central role in the DTU team working with methanol and chemical CO₂ capture demonstration plants that incorporate cutting-edge technologies. You will be responsible for commissioning and de-commissioning, pilot operation, you will be on site as part of the DTU team hands-on and actively involved in ensuring that the plants operate as intended. Prior to commissioning, you will prepare and support the installation of the plants at the site and carry out planned modifications and improvements.

The DTU demonstration plants showcase innovative technologies designed to produce e-fuels and reduce energy consumption of CO₂ capture. The work is highly collaborative: you will join an experienced and diverse DTU team with a strong track record of successfully delivering similar projects. Furthermore, you will communicate with our industrial partners.

At DTU Chemical Engineering, we are looking for a detail-oriented development engineer to secure our daily operation of our pilot at industrial sites. 

Our projects include, among other areas, CO₂ capture and utilization, making this position a meaningful opportunity to contribute directly to the green transition. As part of our team, you will play an important role in advancing sustainable technologies.

The job
In this role, you will take on a hands-on and varied set of responsibilities, working closely with both colleagues and industrial partners to ensure the successful operation and development of our methanol and CO₂ capture demonstration plants. Your tasks will span from installation and commissioning to daily operation, troubleshooting, often in close cooperation with on-site personnel.

Primary responsibilities:

• Operation of our methanol pilot in Fyn
• Working with high-pressure
• Commissioning and de-commissioning of demonstration plants
• Hands-on troubleshooting
• Experimental planning and execution
• Day to day contact with the local industrial site personnel 
• Coordination responsibility 
• Willingness to travel 
• Communication with national and international stakeholders
• Take responsibility in implementing, testing and executing new and innovative solutions to help facilitate development

Our expectations of you

• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Relevant master’s degree, for example M.Sc. Eng in Chemical Engineering
• Hands-on experience with trouble-shooting process plants or similar
• Experience with pilot operation
• Knowledge of CO₂ capture technology
• Dedicated to save the climate 
• A team player 
• Excellent communication skills in English

What we offer in return
We offer the opportunity to contribute directly to solving climate challenges as part of a team of highly motivated and skilled colleagues. We value a high level of professionalism, and continuous skills development is a natural and integral part of our organization. The position offers a high degree of flexibility. Within the fields of technical and natural sciences, DTU is among the leading research and education institutions in Europe.

We offer an interesting and rewarding position in an international environment that emphasizes research, teaching, innovation, and scientific advice for the benefit of society. At DTU, we place great importance on maintaining a high level of professionalism among our staff, and skills development is therefore an integral part of our organization.

The position also offers a high degree of flexibility, allowing you to balance responsibilities in a way that supports both personal and professional growth. Within the technical and natural sciences, DTU is recognized as one of Europe’s leading research and educational institutions.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). 

The period of employment is 3 years. The expected start is 1 May 2026 until 30 April 2029. 

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Wednesday, 25 February 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Professor Philip Loldrup Fosbøl on plf@kt.dtu.dk.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU is a leader in innovative teaching and research, built on core technical subjects and engineering scientific disciplines. The teaching and research cover separation processes, bioprocesses, bioengineering, bioconversions, reaction engineering, dynamics and process regulation, process and facility planning, unit operations. The Department enjoys very close relations with international partners, and especially a wide range of industrial companies.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.