Lead EIC Engineer (100%)

Climeworks; Opfikon; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Climeworks in Zürich is looking for a Technical Director for Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls. You will define and maintain technical direction across all projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations.

The role involves overseeing EIC design deliverables, improving system performance and reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You’ll also lead junior team members and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Aufgaben

• Define and maintain the technical direction for Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls.
• Develop, update, and enforce engineering standards for compliance with regulations.
• Provide technical oversight and approval of design deliverables.
• Lead initiatives for improving reliability and performance of EIC systems.
• Act as the primary interface with other teams to ensure integrated designs.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members to drive continuous improvement.

Jobbeschreibung

• Technical Direction: You define and maintain the technical direction for Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EIC) across all Climeworks projects to ensure plant designs are fit for purpose.

• Standards & Compliance: You develop, update, and enforce EIC engineering standards, specifications, and guidelines to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety requirements.

• Design Oversight: You provide technical oversight and approval of EIC design deliverables, including power distribution, control system architecture, and instrumentation design.

• System Reliability & Innovation: You lead initiatives to improve reliability and performance of EIC systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement preventive measures. You evaluate and introduce emerging technologies such as smart instrumentation, advanced control systems, and energy efficiency solutions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You act as the primary EIC interface with process, mechanical, and project management teams to ensure integrated designs. You identify and mitigate EIC risks during design and operation phases and support project teams with scope, cost, and schedule estimates.

• Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement: You supervise and coach junior team members, provide guidance on technical challenges, and drive lessons‑learned sessions to maintain a strong knowledge base and promote continuous improvement.