UPW Solutions Architect & Innovation Engineer

Ecolab, Inc.; Witterswil; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EcoLab in Switzerland seeks an Innovation Engineer to develop and manage Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) solutions, connecting customer needs, water treatment tech, engineering, and innovation. You will work with R&D, engineering, sales, service, and customers to advance UPW processes.

The role focuses on defining product strategy, translating requirements into specs, and driving the lifecycle of UPW solutions while improving efficiency and water quality. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical/Process/Environmental Engineering or Chemistry.
• 5–10 years of experience in water treatment, UPW, process engineering or product management.
• Strong understanding of UPW processes and water chemistry.
• Experience with technical B2B products and industrial customers.

Responsibilities

• Define the product strategy and roadmap for UPW process solutions.
• Identify customer needs, market opportunities, and emerging UPW technologies.
• Translate requirements into product and process specifications.
• Drive development, validation, launch, and continuous improvement of UPW solutions.
• Support sales with technical information, product training, and opportunities.
• Develop business cases, value propositions, and pricing recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, water quality, and operating costs.
• Manage the product lifecycle from concept through development, launch, improvement, and end-of-life.

Skills

UPW processes

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering / Process Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Chemistry

Job description

EcoLab in Switzerland seeks an Innovation Engineer to develop and manage Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) solutions, connecting customer needs, water treatment tech, engineering, and innovation. You will work with R&D, engineering, sales, service, and customers to advance UPW processes.

The role focuses on defining product strategy, translating requirements into specs, and driving the lifecycle of UPW solutions while improving efficiency and water quality. Travel may be required.