JOB DESCRIPTION
At Ecolab, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and professional experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment.
As a senior process engineer, you will be under guidance of more senior engineers and will be involved in the design, optimization and continuous improvement of ultra pure water and industrial wastewater treatment systems.
Joining Ecolab means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future – together.
The role is based in Witterswil, Solothurn, Switzerland and will require some international travelling.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
1. Design, calculate and optimize processes in the fields of ultrapure water and wastewater treatment, including:
2. Filtration, activated carbon filters, advanced oxidation processes
3. Reverse osmosis, ion exchange, EDI, UF/MF
4. Degasification, UV oxidation, TOC reduction
5. Chemical treatment, biological treatment, ZLD systems
6. Develop and review process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mass balances, and equipment specifications for major equipment items
7. Generate technical specifications for packaged units, process equipment
8. Participate in design reviews and clarifications at the early stages of process and basic engineering works
9. Generate process description and logic documents for complex water and wastewater treatment systems
10. Participate in HAZOP, FMEA and safety review or assessment
11. Work closely within the other engineering department and support project managers on project activities
12. Prepare documentation for submission and support project team on plant start-up, performance test, optimization and hand-over.
13. Support project team on commissioning activities, performance test, optimization, troubleshooting and hand-over
14. Provide training to the end customer operation and maintenance teams
15. Provide technical support to the Ecolab operation and maintenance teams (training, guidance)
16. Troubleshoot process upsets and contamination events
17. Monitor system performance and water quality parameters (., resistivity, TOC, silica, metals)
18. Conduct audit of a running system and provide audit report
19. Work closely with the innovation teams to develop new processes and digital tools
Qualifications
20. Master’s degree or engineering school graduate in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
21. Bachelor’s degree with strong experience in UPW and /or wastewater treatment for semiconductor industry will be considered
22. Require minimum 5 years experience with good knowledge in process control, water and waste water treatment systems.
23. Experience in regulated or high‑purity industries (semiconductor, pharmaceuticals, biotech,
24. Strong understanding of water chemistry and treatment processes
25. Ability to interpret process data and laboratory results
26. Analytical thinking & problem-solving skills
27. Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams
28. Self-initiative and creativity, flexible and able to work under pressure
29. Strong communication and technical documentation abilities for collaboration with internal international departments, suppliers and customers
30. Mobility and willingness to travel worldwide, including extended trips
31. English proficiency for daily business; German, French or other languages are an added value
32. Swiss or EU citizenship or a C Swiss resident permit
What's in it for you:
33. A competitive salary
34. Flexible working hours
35. Being part of an international team with travel opportunities
36. Engage with cutting-edge ultrapure water technology for the electronics industry in a state-of-the-art technology centre in Switzerland
37. Always new challenges to solve
38. Entry date with immediate effect or by mutual agreement
39. At Ecolab we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect
Dive in – Apply Today! Let’s change the future of water together.
About Ecolab:
At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.
Join Ecolab and help us protect what’s vital.
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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.