Senior Mechanical Engineer – Equipment & Package Systems

About the role

Kanadevia Inova is a global leader in waste‑to‑X technology, turning waste into valuable resources such as energy, heat, hydrogen and fertilizer. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will manage the engineering and execution of critical equipment and package systems for our innovative waste‑processing plants.

Key responsibilities

• Manage engineering and execution of equipment and package systems including heat exchangers, silos, stacks and chemical supply systems.
• Prepare technical specifications, RFQ documentation, evaluate supplier bids and support supplier selection.
• Coordinate concept and basic engineering activities, ensuring project requirements, interfaces and plant integration.
• Lead multidisciplinary interface management with Process, Layout, Civil, Structural, Electrical, I&C, Construction, Commissioning and external suppliers.
• Supervise supplier engineering, monitor procurement progress and resolve technical issues.
• Review and approve supplier documentation for compliance with project, contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Support factory acceptance tests, installation and commissioning, handling non‑conformities and site‑related technical issues.
• Maintain stakeholder communication and provide international project support with 10‑20% travel.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable discipline (FH/ETH or equivalent).
• At least 5 years of experience 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.
• Solid understanding of industrial plant processes and ability to read P&IDs.
• Strong coordination, negotiation and communication skills with suppliers and internal teams.
• Structured, proactive working style with high ownership.

Required skills

• Industrial heat exchangers
• COMOS
• AutoCAD
• KKS
• MS Office
• Reading and interpreting P&IDs

What we offer

• Responsible challenges across diversified activities
• Team‑oriented international work environment
• Personal development through Inova Academy
• Insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions and attractive central location
• Modern infrastructure