R&D Engineer

  • Full-time

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

  • Develop technology (on process and machine/design/sensor level) and implement/test
  • Execute subprojects hands-on
    • Analyze and amend logic diagrams, human inputs, alarms, plant data
    • Optimize, further develop and integrate control algorithms
    • Execute on-site activities (install/test instrumentation, validate setups, troubleshoot issues)
  • Evaluate current operating processes and systems with focus on increasing automation level
  • Dive into plant data, extract trends, propose statistical KPIs
  • Translate findings into actionable initiatives, work packages, and execute them

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline (process, automation, mechanical)
  • Strong understanding of general process design and underlying disciplines (mechanics, chemistry, physics and thermodynamics) – focus on application in waste to energy process from waste delivery to combustion
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in engineering and development of technical solutions, automation or applied R&D (TRL 6+)
  • Has a solid understanding of automation/digitalization landscape (network & communication, PLC, instrumentation)
  • Has proven hands-on experience in structuring, managing and contributing to complex R&D projects with strong analytical thinking
  • Is collaborative, self-driven, solution-oriented, and comfortable working autonomously
  • Must be able to travel to sites across Europe for site implementation of prototype solutions (~15%)

Additional Information

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

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