At Ecolab, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and professional experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment.
As a junior 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:
Design, calculate and optimize processes in the fields of ultrapure water and wastewater treatment, including:
Filtration, activated carbon filters, advanced oxidation processes
Reverse osmosis, ion exchange, EDI, UF/MF
Degasification, UV oxidation, TOC reduction
Chemical treatment, biological treatment, ZLD systems
Develop and review process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mass balances, and equipment specifications for major equipment items
Generate technical specifications for packaged units, process equipment
Participate in design reviews and clarifications at the early stages of process and basic engineering works
Generate process description and logic documents for complex water and wastewater treatment systems
Participate in HAZOP, FMEA and safety review or assessment
Work closely within the other engineering department and support project managers on project activities
Prepare documentation for submission and support project team on plant start-up, performance test, optimization and hand-over.
Support project team on commissioning activities, performance test, optimization, troubleshooting and hand-over
Provide training to the end customer operation and maintenance teams
Provide technical support to the Ecolab operation and maintenance teams (training, guidance)
Troubleshoot process upsets and contamination events
Monitor system performance and water quality parameters (., resistivity, TOC, silica, metals)
Conduct audit of a running system and provide audit report
Work closely with the innovation teams to develop new processes and digital tools
Qualifications:
Master’s degree or engineering school graduate in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Bachelor’s degree with strong experience in UPW and /or wastewater treatment for semiconductor industry will be considered
A first experience in process control, water and waste water treatment systems is a plus (semiconductor, pharmaceuticals, biotech, energy preferred)
Good understanding of water chemistry and treatment processes
Ability to interpret process data and laboratory results
Analytical thinking & problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams
Self‑initiative and creativity, flexible and able to work under pressure
Strong communication and technical documentation abilities for collaboration with internal international departments, suppliers and customers
Mobility and willingness to travel worldwide, including extended trips
English proficiency for daily business; German, French or other languages are an added value
Swiss or EU citizenship or a C Swiss resident permit
What’s in it for you:
A competitive salary
Flexible working hours
Being part of an international team with travel opportunities
Engage with cutting‑edge ultrapure water technology for the electronics industry in a state‑of‑the‑art technology centre in Switzerland
Always new challenges to solve
Entry date with immediate effect or by mutual agreement
At Ecolab we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect
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.
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