EIC Engineering Manager
- Location
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Salary
- Not stated
- Languages
- EN, DE
- Posted
- 1 Jul 2026
Verified open 2 Nov 2026 · Source: SmartRecruiters
About the role
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
- Lead and coordinate all Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EIC) activities for turnkey or consortium partner projects.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal/external stakeholders on all EIC-related topics.
- Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Identify technical, commercial, and schedule risks, and proactively drive mitigation actions with engineering teams and suppliers.
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team across multiple locations.
- Drive procurement activities, including supplier selection, technical bid evaluation, and contract scope reviews.
- Oversee engineering documentation, project schedules, budgets, and construction-related deliverables.
- Support project execution by ensuring compliance with contractual, operational, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Strong technical background in industrial electrical and control systems with solid process and product knowledge.
- Several years of experience working in multidisciplinary project environments.
- Experience managing suppliers and procuring complex systems.
- Strong problem-solving, interface management, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a collaborative team spirit.
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis methodologies and engineering problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to develop conceptual solutions, guidelines, and technical standards.
- Fluent in written and spoken English; German is an advantage.
- Good presentation and MS Office skills; experience with document management systems is beneficial.
- Construction or commissioning experience is considered an advantage.
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.
Skills
- Electrical engineering
- Instrumentation and control systems
- Project management
- Supplier management
- Procurement
- Technical bid evaluation
- Contract scope review
- Risk management
- Root cause analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Engineering documentation
- Project scheduling
- Budget management
- MS Office
- Document management systems
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