Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Zürich, CHE
Hybrid
Senior level
Greentech • Energy • Industrial • Renewable Energy
The Role
Lead execution and delivery of waste handling engineering packages: define specs, manage suppliers, coordinate cross-discipline interfaces, support installation/commissioning, perform FATs, and provide technical troubleshooting and knowledge transfer.
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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

  • Execution of Waste Handling lots (cost, quality, schedule responsibility) under Equipment & Packages Engineering Manager coordination
  • Coordination and delivery of Concept and Basic Engineering, including internal/external interface management
  • Preparation of technical specifications for procurement packages (waste reception, storage, feeding systems, waste cranes, bottom ash cranes, and related equipment)
  • Supplier selection, offer evaluation, and timely placement of purchase orders
  • Supplier expediting during detailed engineering, including documentation control, inspections, and FATs
  • Cross-functional collaboration with procurement, arrangement planning, civil, electrical, and process departments
  • Interface clarification across disciplines and plant lots
  • Installation/commissioning support, technical troubleshooting during project execution and operation, and knowledge transfer (standardization and lessons learned)

Qualifications

  • Strong process and product knowledge in Waste Handling systems
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (FH/ETH or technical university)
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial plant engineering
  • Experience with crane systems (waste cranes, bottom ash cranes, bulk material handling, grab cranes preferred)
  • Background in Energy from Waste, power generation, or heavy industry advantageous
  • Experience in supplier management, procurement of complex systems, and multidisciplinary project teams
  • Experience in project execution, supplier coordination, and delivery of complex mechanical systems in plant engineering
  • Fluent English; German is an advantage, plus willingness to travel internationally (supplier visits, FATs, site support)

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 (FH/ETH or technical university)
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial plant engineering
  • Strong process and product knowledge in waste handling systems
  • Experience with crane systems (waste cranes, bottom ash cranes, bulk material handling, grab cranes)
  • Experience in supplier management and procurement of complex mechanical systems
  • Experience in project execution, supplier coordination, and delivery of complex mechanical systems
  • Experience with supplier expediting, documentation control, inspections, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
  • Fluent English
  • Willingness to travel internationally for supplier visits, FATs, and site support
  • German language skills
  • Background in Energy-from-Waste, power generation, or heavy industry

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.

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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.

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