Lead Mechanical Engineer (100%) – Based in Zurich, Switzerland

Location: Based in Opfikon, Zurich, Switzerland, with onsite work required at least three days per week. Relocation support is available for candidates moving to Switzerland. The role includes travel of up to 60%, including extended site presence in Alberta, Canada.

Company

hirify.global develops direct air capture technology and industrial plants designed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

What you will do

• Lead mechanical specifications, design philosophies, and bases of design for global project execution.
• Develop cold-weather design and execution strategies for the Alberta direct air capture plant, including winterization, freeze protection, insulation, heat tracing, drainage, and cold-start constraints.
• Review and approve contractor submissions while managing technical clarifications, field quality controls, schedule, safety, operability, and turnover documentation.
• Develop cost-optimized, constructable solutions such as modularization, reduced field welding, optimized layouts, and maintenance access.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with process, civil, electrical, and operations and maintenance disciplines.
• Maintain design bases, technical decisions, vendor information, pressure equipment records, and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in process plants as a mechanical static equipment engineer.
• Hands-on expertise with API and ASME equipment, including heat exchangers, columns, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and packaged auxiliary equipment.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with cold-weather industrial plant design and execution, including winterization, freeze protection, and winter constructability planning.
• Experience delivering at least one full-cycle chemical, petrochemical, or renewables project from FEED and detailed design through construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Fluent English, strong technical communication skills, and readiness to travel up to 60%.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work setup with up to four weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
• 25 paid vacation days per year plus public holidays.
• Base pay with an equity package and inclusive parental leave.
• Dedicated professional learning budget and referral rewards.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support for candidates moving to Switzerland.

Hiring process

• Application includes motivation, fit, cold-weather project experience, availability, salary expectations, and relocation details.
• Candidates may need to provide degrees, certificates, work permits, and supporting employment documents.