At Ecolab, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and professional experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment. As Innovation Process Technician (100%), you will have responsibility in the planning, developing and optimizing of water treatment processes and sustainable products.
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 (Basel Area), Switzerland, with good public transport connection (Tram 10) and free car parking.
How You’ll Make An Impact
* Support in developing water treatment processes and sustainable products
* Work independently with treatment processes at pilot scale
* Handle process optimization projects including planning, execution and presentation of results
* Hands‑on work, such as installation on hydraulic facilities and implementation of prototypes
* Work with water/chemicals, mechanical tools, electro‑mechanics, process analyzers, control and automation
Qualifications
* Education in chemical production or as chemical laboratory technician, or a bachelor’s degree in Science (preferably Chemical Process Engineering)
* Professional experience (3–5 years), preferably in water or wastewater treatment
* Enjoy diverse tasks and hands‑on work in technical labs/workshops/chemical labs
* Self‑initiative and creativity, flexible and able to work under pressure
* Mobility and willingness to travel worldwide, including extended trips
* Strong team‑oriented working capability and excellent communication skills for collaboration with internal international departments, suppliers and customers
* 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
* Work in our young and international Innovation Team
* Opportunity to contribute widely and develop your skills in an agile company
* Engage with cutting‑edge ultrapure water technology for the electronics industry
* Always new challenges to solve
* Technical training in the position‑related field and opportunities for professional development in Switzerland
* Entry date with immediate effect or by mutual agreement
* A modern workplace in Witterswil
* 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.
Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.
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.
Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.
Join Ecolab And Help Us Protect What’s Vital.
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,