Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Zürich, ZH, ch

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.