Senior Automation Engineer

KanadeviaInova

Zürich, ZH, Switzerland Hybrid permanent

Posted: January 29, 2026

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

• 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

• 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.

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