Senior Mechanical Engineer
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LocationZürich, ZH, ch
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJul 1, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live2d ago
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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 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
Willingness to travel internationally (supplier visits, FATs, site support)
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
German is an advantage
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
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Execution of Waste Handling lots (cost, quality, schedule responsibility) under Equipment & Packages Engineering Manager coordination
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Coordination and delivery of Concept and Basic Engineering, including internal/external interface management
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Preparation of technical specifications for procurement packages (waste reception, storage, feeding systems, waste cranes, bottom ash cranes, and related equipment)
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Supplier selection, offer evaluation, and timely placement of purchase orders
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Supplier expediting during detailed engineering, including documentation control, inspections, and FATs
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Cross-functional collaboration with procurement, arrangement planning, civil, electrical, and process departments
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Interface clarification across disciplines and plant lots
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Installation/commissioning support, technical troubleshooting during project execution and operation, and knowledge transfer (standardization and lessons learned)
Qualifications
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Strong process and product knowledge in Waste Handling systems
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Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (FH/ETH or technical university)
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Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial plant engineering
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Experience with crane systems (waste cranes, bottom ash cranes, bulk material handling, grab cranes preferred)
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Background in Energy from Waste, power generation, or heavy industry advantageous
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Experience in supplier management, procurement of complex systems, and multidisciplinary project teams
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Experience in project execution, supplier coordination, and delivery of complex mechanical systems in plant engineering
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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.