Senior Mechanical Engineer – Equipment & Package Systems

Posted 2 Months Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Zürich, CHE
Hybrid
Senior level
Greentech • Energy • Industrial • Renewable Energy
The Role
Lead engineering and execution of mechanical equipment and package systems for process plants. Manage supplier selection, review and approve documentation, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, support FATs, installation and commissioning, and provide international project support with 10-20% travel.
Summary Generated by Built In
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

  • Manage the engineering and execution of assigned equipment and package systems, including heat exchangers, silos, stacks, chemical supply systems and other process plant equipment.
  • Prepare technical specifications and RFQ documentation, evaluate supplier bids, conduct clarification meetings and support supplier selection.
  • Coordinate concept and basic engineering activities, ensuring project requirements, interfaces and plant integration are adequately addressed.
  • Lead multidisciplinary interface management with Process, Layout, Civil, Structural, Electrical, I&C, Construction, Commissioning and external suppliers.
  • Supervise supplier engineering activities, monitor procurement and documentation progress, and drive the resolution of technical issues.
  • Review and approve supplier documentation, ensuring compliance with project, contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Support factory acceptance tests (FATs), installation and commissioning activities, including the resolution of supplier non-conformities and site-related technical issues.
  • Maintain effective stakeholder communication throughout project execution and provide international project support through supplier visits, FATs and site activities (10-20% travel).

Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable discipline from a technical college or university (FH/ETH or equivalent).
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in international plant engineering, EPC projects, power generation or the process industry.
  • Proven experience in the engineering, procurement and execution of complex mechanical equipment and package systems.
  • Experience with industrial heat exchangers; knowledge of stacks, silos, chemical supply systems or similar process equipment is an advantage.
  • Solid understanding of industrial plant processes and mechanical systems, with the ability to read and interpret P&IDs.
  • Strong coordination, negotiation and communication skills when working with suppliers, Procurement, site teams and other stakeholders.
  • Structured, precise and proactive working style, with a high level of ownership and responsibility.
  • Proficient in MS Office and fluent in English; knowledge of COMOS, AutoCAD, KKS or German is an advantage.

Additional Information

We offer
• 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

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable discipline (FH/ETH or equivalent)
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in international plant engineering, EPC projects, power generation or process industry
  • Proven experience in engineering, procurement and execution of complex mechanical equipment and package systems
  • Experience with industrial heat exchangers
  • Knowledge of stacks, silos, chemical supply systems or similar process equipment
  • Solid understanding of industrial plant processes and mechanical systems; ability to read and interpret P&IDs
  • Strong coordination, negotiation and communication skills with suppliers, procurement, site teams and stakeholders
  • Structured, precise and proactive working style with high ownership and responsibility
  • Proficient in MS Office and fluent in English
  • Knowledge of COMOS, AutoCAD, KKS or German

Kanadevia Inova Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kanadevia Inova and has not been reviewed or approved by Kanadevia Inova.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Flexible working hours and up to two home-office days per week are available in some roles, supporting work-life balance. Feedback suggests additional lifestyle extras such as recreation or travel allowances are offered in certain locations.
  • Retirement Support — Pension contributions and third-pillar support are cited as part of the package in some countries. Feedback suggests retirement benefits are a recurring element, though specifics are set locally.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Examples like a 13th salary, annual bonus potential, and referral or phone allowances provide tangible financial add-ons. Feedback suggests these incentives can complement standard base pay in eligible roles.

Kanadevia Inova Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Zürich
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.

Similar Jobs

Takeda Logo Takeda

Associate Director- API Process Science

Healthtech • Software • Analytics • Biotech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
Hybrid
Zürich, CHE
50000 Employees
159K-219K Annually

Pfizer Logo Pfizer

Director, Product & Delivery Community

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
Remote or Hybrid
30 Locations
121990 Employees
163K-272K Annually

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Logo Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Account Executive

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Consulting
Hybrid
Wallisellen, Zürich, CHE
85422 Employees

Snap Inc. Logo Snap Inc.

Software Engineer

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Virtual Reality • App development
Hybrid
Zürich, CHE
5000 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Rangeview Thumbnail
Aerospace • Robotics • Energy • Defense • Manufacturing • Weapons Systems
El Segundo, California
38 Employees
Amalgamated Sugar Thumbnail
Food • Greentech • Agriculture • Industrial • Manufacturing
Boise, Idaho
768 Employees
Ford Energy Thumbnail
Automotive • Software • Energy • Utilities • Manufacturing • Renewable Energy
Glendale, Kentucky
55 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account