Kanadevia Inova North America

Senior Automation Engineer

Kanadevia Inova North America  •  Zürich, CH (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job 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.

  • Engineering and execution of DCS and control systems for Energy from Waste (EfW) and Renewable Gas (RG) plants
  • Control system hardware and cable engineering, including cabinet layouts, wiring, loop, and termination diagrams
  • Preparation of technical specifications, bid evaluations, supplier selection, and timely system ordering
  • Supervision and coordination of suppliers throughout project execution and documentation reviews
  • Engineering and selection of field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, flow, analyzers)
  • Participation in FAT, risk assessments (HAZOP, SIL, Cyber Security), and design review meetings
  • Interface coordination with internal teams, support of tendering and commissioning activities
  • Technical support, coaching of automation engineers, and contribution to process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

  • Several years of experience in control systems engineering, preferably in power plant or process industries
  • Strong knowledge of bus communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, Modbus TCP, IEC 104, OPC)
  • Solid understanding of field instrumentation, measurement principles, and ATEX environments
  • Experience with CAE tools (e.g., COMOS) and electrical engineering tools (EPLAN, SIMARIS advantageous)
  • Functional Safety Engineer and/or Cyber Security Engineer certification is an advantage
  • Project management knowledge and commissioning/operational experience are an advantage
  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with decision-making ability and resilience under stress
  • Fluent in English; German and additional languages are an advantage

Additional Information

• 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.

Kanadevia Inova North America

About Kanadevia Inova North America

Kanadevia Inova is a global greentech leader that pioneers innovative solutions for the energy transition and circular economy.

The North American Kanadevia Inova group is headquartered in Knoxville (TN) with additional locations in San Luis Obispo (CA), and Montreal (CAN). Focusing on holistic Waste-to-X and RNG installations, the company offers full circular solutions along the complete life cycle of all their installations.

Based in Zurich and employing more than 3,300 people in 17 countries, Kanadevia Inova specializes in waste to x (WtX) and renewable gas (RG), delivering turnkey systems that transform waste into valuable resources through cutting-edge technology.

As part of Kanadevia Corporation, our mission is to bring value to communities and contribute to a future free of wasted waste. We take an innovative approach at every stage, from project development, engineering and construction (EPC) to end-to-end support throughout a plant’s life cycle. By integrating advanced technology and continuous research and development, we ensure each project is tailored to achieve optimal performance.

With over 1,600 reference projects completed globally, our team delivers innovative, customer-centric solutions to both established leaders and partners in emerging markets.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability towards a future free of wasted waste, join our community of 3,000 talented professionals who make an impact every day.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Knoxville, Tennessee
Year Founded
Unknown
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