The Methane Crisis
Methane is responsible for 30% of global warming, and is second only to CO in driving climate change.
Current removal solutions are limited, expensive, and fail to create economic incentives for widespread adoption.
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How it Works
Our proprietary PACT (Plasma-Assisted Catalyst Trap) technology captures atmospheric methane and converts it into carbon dioxide and water vapour, using only (renewable) electricity - there are no consumables and no transport or storage required.
Capture
Methane is captured directly from atmospheric sources as it passes through the PACT reactor
Convert
Proprietary conversion technology transforms methane into CO and water vapour
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Monetize
Methane removal is verified and carbon (methane) credits are generated
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Rapidly decelerating climate change with atmospheric methane removal
Creating a Sustainable Future
Every tonne of methane we remove has the climate impact equivalent to removing 86 tonnes of CO from the atmosphere. Our technology doesn't just reduce emissions – it actively reverses climate damage.
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Methane’s relatively short atmospheric lifetime and its strong warming potential means that actions to reduce emissions can slow the rate of warming and provide many other societal and environmental benefits within a matter of decades.
Our Team
Driven by impact. Dedicated to making a difference.
The best part? This isn't our first start-up: all of us are serial entrepreneurs. We've worked side-by-side for >7 years and have commercialised three different climate tech products. We have >20 years combined experience working to abate methane emissions from hard-to-decarbonize industries.
Careers
Mechanical & Design Engineer
Full Time
Start Date ASAP
St-Sulpice, VD
Career Growth
Cool
Mechanical & Design Engineer wanted for hazardous startup journey, reasonable wages, long months of toil, and constant danger of runway. Success doubtful. Honor, recognition, and meaningful climate impact in case of success.
Sixteen44 is a Swiss climate tech startup that removes methane from the atmosphere. We’re a small team of engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs.
Responsibilities:
- 100% responsible for all mechanical design and CAD modelling (SolidWorks).
- 100% responsible to design and build prototypes for lab and pilot-scale methane removal systems.
- 100% responsible to specify materials, components, and fabrication processes for mechanical assemblies.
- 100% responsible to conduct engineering analyses (thermal, structural, and fluid dynamics) to optimize designs for performance and scalability.
- 100% responsible for vendor relationships, procurement, and fabrication of custom parts.
- 100% responsible to ensure mechanical systems meet safety, reliability, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with chemical & electrical engineers to integrate mechanical systems.
- Perform hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware in the lab and field.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical (Design) Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, prototyping, or product development (startup or hardware experience a plus).
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks).
- Hands-on experience with fabrication, machining, and assembly (workshop or maker-space skills valued).
- Experience with rapid prototyping tools (3D printing, CNC, laser cutting) and DFM/DFX principles.
- Knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics.
- Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for climate tech, sustainability, and innovation.
- Communicate in English.
- Swiss residence/ work permit.
Please send your application via email to william.ramsay@sixteen44.com. Include in your application why you think the company is called Sixteen44.
Electrical Engineer
Full-time
Start date ASAP
St-Sulpice, VD
Career Growth
Cool
Electrical Engineer wanted for hazardous startup journey, reasonable wages, long months of toil, and constant danger of runway. Success doubtful. Honor, recognition, and meaningful climate impact in case of success.
Sixteen44 is a Swiss climate tech startup that removes methane from the atmosphere. We’re a small team of engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs.
Responsibilities:
- 100% responsible to design, procure, and implement electrical (power) systems and schematics for methane removal reactors and equipment (lab and in the field).
- 100% responsible to develop power distribution systems, including selection of power electronics (converters, inverters, supplies).
- 100% responsible to design and build control systems for plasma or chemical reactor hardware, ensuring precise operation and monitoring.
- 100% responsible to specify and integrate sensors, instrumentation, and automation hardware.
- 100% responsible to conduct testing, troubleshooting, and optimization of electrical components and systems.
- 100% responsible to ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to prototype-to-product scaling.
- Support field deployments, including electrical setup, commissioning, operation, and debugging.
- Collaborate with chemical & mechanical engineers to ensure safe, efficient electrical integration.
- Perform hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware in the lab and field.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in electrical or power system design.
- Proficiency in power system design, AC/DC systems, and electrical distribution.
- Familiarity with power electronics, high-voltage (10-50kV) systems, or plasma power supplies.
- Experience with control systems, PLCs, or embedded controllers.
- Knowledge of electrical safety standards and regulatory compliance.
- Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for climate tech, sustainability, and innovation.
- Communicate in English.
- Swiss residence/ work permit.
Please send your application via email to william.ramsay@sixteen44.com. Include in your application why you think the company is called Sixteen44.
Ready to join the methane removal revolution? Contact us to learn more about partnership, the impacts of methane, and investment opportunities.
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