Technical Leader – System Engineering

avec compétence GmbH; Aargau; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Try&Hire in Switzerland is seeking an experienced system engineer to lead a project team through conversion, upgrade, and new product introductions in the power generation sector.

You will guide system and process design, define control concepts, and oversee safety and performance studies, collaborating with global teams to improve engineering processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in system engineering for conversion and upgrade projects in the power industry.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of gas turbine, steam turbine, or heat recovery steam generator and water-steam cycle system engineering.
• Experience with risk assessment methods such as FMEA and HAZOP.
• Proven experience leading technical work across global teams.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of engineers, setting priorities and supporting project execution.
• Guide system and process design, including process flow diagrams and functional specifications.
• Define operating concepts, protection strategies, and control concept narratives.
• Oversee bottoming cycle capability studies and review technical outputs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen project planning and risk management.
• Use root cause analysis to turn field experience into product improvements.
• Maintain tools, work instructions, and process controls to improve engineering consistency.

Skills

System engineering

Team leadership

English proficiency

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Process Engineering

Tools

FMEA

HAZOP

Job description

This role leads system engineering for power plant conversion, modification and upgrade projects, as well as new product introductions, within the power generation sector.

Your tasks

• Lead and coordinate a team of engineers, setting priorities and supporting project execution
• Guide system and process design, including process flow diagrams and functional specifications
• Define operating concepts, protection strategies, and control concept narratives
• Oversee bottoming cycle capability studies and review technical outputs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen project planning and risk management
• Use root cause analysis to turn field experience into product improvements
• Maintain tools, work instructions, and process controls to improve engineering consistency

What you bring

• Significant experience in system engineering for conversion and upgrade projects within the power industry
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of gas turbine, steam turbine, or heat recovery steam generator and water-steam cycle system engineering
• Experience with risk assessment methods such as FMEA, HAZOP, and functional safety
• Proven experience leading technical work across global teams
• Strong English communication skills

Conditions

• Workload: 100 %
• Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

• 3-6 months interim, then a permanent position

Technologies

• FMEA
• HAZOP