Senior Automation Engineer

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Zürich, CHE
Hybrid
Senior level
Greentech • Energy • Industrial • Renewable Energy
The Role
Lead engineering and execution of DCS and control systems for EfW and renewable gas plants. Design control hardware, cabinets, wiring and field instrumentation; prepare specs, evaluate bids, select suppliers, and supervise implementation. Participate in FAT, HAZOP, SIL and cyber security reviews, support commissioning, provide technical support and mentor junior automation engineers.
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Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Job Description

  • Engineering and execution of DCS and control systems for Energy from Waste (EfW) and Renewable Gas (RG) plants
  • Control system hardware and cable engineering, including cabinet layouts, wiring, loop, and termination diagrams
  • Preparation of technical specifications, bid evaluations, supplier selection, and timely system ordering
  • Supervision and coordination of suppliers throughout project execution and documentation reviews
  • Engineering and selection of field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, flow, analyzers)
  • Participation in FAT, risk assessments (HAZOP, SIL, Cyber Security), and design review meetings
  • Interface coordination with internal teams, support of tendering and commissioning activities
  • Technical support, coaching of automation engineers, and contribution to process improvement initiatives
     

Qualifications

  • Several years of experience in control systems engineering, preferably in power plant or process industries
  • Strong knowledge of bus communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, Modbus TCP, IEC 104, OPC)
  • Solid understanding of field instrumentation, measurement principles, and ATEX environments
  • Experience with CAE tools (e.g., COMOS) and electrical engineering tools (EPLAN, SIMARIS advantageous)
  • Functional Safety Engineer and/or Cyber Security Engineer certification is an advantage
  • Project management knowledge and commissioning/operational experience are an advantage
  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with decision-making ability and resilience under stress
  • Fluent in English; German and additional languages are an advantage

Additional Information

• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

Skills Required

  • Several years of experience in control systems engineering
  • Experience in power plant or process industries
  • Strong knowledge of Profibus, Profinet, Modbus TCP, IEC 104, OPC
  • Solid understanding of field instrumentation and measurement principles
  • Experience working in ATEX environments
  • Experience with CAE tools (e.g., COMOS)
  • Experience with EPLAN
  • Experience with SIMARIS
  • Functional Safety Engineer and/or Cyber Security Engineer certification
  • Project management knowledge
  • Commissioning and operational experience
  • Fluent in English
  • German or additional languages
  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and resilience under stress
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The Company
3,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1933

What We Do

Kanadevia Inova is a global greentech leader specializing in Waste to Energy (WtE) and Renewable Gas (RG). It delivers turnkey systems that transform waste into valuable resources through cutting-edge technology, focusing on the energy transition and circular economy to create a future free of wasted waste.

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