Job description
- Participates in contract review with the Engineering Manager and implements requirements into the relevant documentation, prepares and issues RFQ Technical Specification Document and ensures that TSD RFQs and TSD PO milestones are achieved timely according to the project schedule.
- Actively participates in the technical negotiations with suppliers and in the lot kick-off meeting with supplier and relevant stakeholders.
- Carries out regular supplier technical expediting meetings with Procurement and Quality Engineer, expedites supplier's engineering progress and addresses technical queries.
- Ensures that lot engineering-related activities are on time and of high quality, facilitates the flow of relevant information to other disciplines.
- Maintains close cooperation and return of experience with product responsible, supporting the updating of document templates.
Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience as Mechanical Engineer E&P or similar position in either Waste to Energy or wet AD plants.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Independence in the specification and management of different 3rd party designed equipment & packages.
- Project execution background, paired with problem-solving mindset and efficient performance.
- Fluency in English and Italian.
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
Basic wage component (gross): 48000 euro
This amount is our minimal offered salary. Compensation is determined based on your level, skills, experience and qualifications.
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
Job location
Via Giovanni Battista Pirelli 35, 20124 - Milano, Lombardia, Italy
Pay & benefits
About this role
About Kanadevia Inova
Company Overview
Kanadevia Inova, part of Kanadevia Corporation
HeadquartersZurich, Switzerland
Founded1933
SizeApproximately 3,500 employees worldwide (source: kanadevia-inova.com)
What They Do
Kanadevia Inova is an international industrial and engineering company based in Zurich, specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of facilities that convert waste into energy and renewable gases (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Their core business includes converting waste into energy, heat, biomethane, hydrogen, fertilizer, and other resources (source: kanadevia-inova.com). The company operates globally in 17 countries, offering comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for complex turnkey plants covering the entire lifecycle from development and construction to operational support (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Their business areas are divided into Waste to X and Renewable Gas, focusing on technologies such as anaerobic digestion, gas upgrading, CO2 liquefaction, and thermal waste treatment (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Kanadevia Inova emphasizes its extensive experience, vertically integrated project execution, and certified project management according to ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 to deliver tailored and sustainable solutions for the waste and energy sectors (source: kanadevia-inova.com).
Projects & Track Record
Kanadevia Inova boasts an impressive history of over 2,000 completed projects across more than 17 countries and has been active in the construction and operation of waste treatment plants for nearly 90 years (source: kanadevia-inova.com). In North America, the company has over 70 reference projects and several major facilities currently under construction (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Recent projects from 2026 include a contract with SIG to renew the Cheneviers waste-to-energy plant near Geneva, a groundbreaking concession and energy off-take agreement for an integrated waste-to-energy project in Casablanca, and an anaerobic wet digestion plant in Sicily (source: kanadevia.com). Additionally, partnerships have been announced for green hydrogen projects in Oman, a waste-to-energy facility in Rome, and a biomethane project in Minnesota, USA, highlighting the company’s global presence and project diversification (source: kanadevia.com).
Recent Developments
In January 2026, Hitachi Zosen Inova was renamed Kanadevia Inova, marking a new chapter in the company’s history and symbolizing its ongoing evolution while maintaining its headquarters in Zurich and global workforce (source: kanadevia-inova.com). At the same time, the strategic focus on Waste-to-X and renewable gas solutions was reaffirmed, positioning the company as a global greentech provider (source: kanadevia-inova.com). The 2026 announcements include significant new contracts and partnerships in Geneva, Casablanca, Sicily, Oman, Rome, and Minnesota, underscoring the company’s international expansion and innovative strength (source: kanadevia.com).
Working There
Kanadevia Inova offers a variety of career opportunities in Zurich, including roles such as Senior Electrical Planner, Machine Learning Engineer, Operational Excellence Project Manager, Sales Manager in Waste-to-Energy, as well as Senior Mechanical Engineer and Data Engineer (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Job profiles indicate strong demand in engineering, project management, data analysis, sales, operations, and commissioning (source: jobs.ch). The work environment is described as agile, cross-functional, and innovation-driven, with a focus on enterprise data platforms, data governance, and operational excellence (source: jobs.ch). Furthermore, the company recruits internationally for technically specialized roles and partially supports English-speaking workplaces (source: jobs.ch).
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