Sustainability Process Engineer - Water/Wastewater Specialist

What is the Opportunity?

At Ovivo, you have the opportunity to expand your skills and professional experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment. As Sustainability Process Engineer - Water/Wastewater Specialist, you will be responsible for managing project execution within the sustainability department focusing on development and implementation of creative ideas and concepts for industrial water and wastewater treatment, water quality monitoring, collection and analysis of actual semiconductor plants data, serving Ovivo customers.

Joining Ovivo means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource, and combining efforts towards a more sustainable future.

The role is based in Witterswil, Solothurn (Basel Area), Switzerland, with good public transport connection (Tram 10) and free car parking. The role will require some international travelling.

What is the role?

• Manage execution of sustainability projects in water treatment from idea to successful implementation and market launch
• Lead implementation of creative ideas, concepts and strategies for water consumption reduction, reuse and recycling in the semiconductor industry
• Develop new digital tools for defining complete water management strategies for complex systems
• Serve customers throughout project lifecycle
• Estimate project expenses (CapEx, OpEx)
• Analyze water and wastewater qualities
• Design, pilot and evaluate water and wastewater treatment processes
• Implement and test prototypes and pilot plants
• Conduct literature and web research
• Create and contribute to future company know-how
• Write technical documentation and reports

Does this sound like you?

• Bachelor's or master's degree in science, preferably Chemical, Process, or Industrial Engineering
• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in industrial water or wastewater treatment technologies such as P&IDs, PFDs, mass balances, OPEX
• Experience in process engineering and design of water/wastewater systems
• Interest to develop expertise in process engineering
• Good understanding of economics and sustainability
• Self-initiative, creativity, flexibility, and ability to work under pressure
• Mobility and willingness to travel worldwide for several weeks
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills for close cooperation with international departments, suppliers, and customers
• Fluent in English (spoken and written). German, French or other languages are a plus
• Swiss or EU citizen or holding a Swiss C resident permit

If you have a strong sense of ownership and teamwork, please submit complete application documents including experience references related to water or wastewater treatment technologies, deliverables, and system design.

Why work at Ovivo?

• Competitive salary
• Deal with latest technologies in water and wastewater treatment in a global environment
• Constant new challenges requiring innovative solutions
• Flexible working hours
• Work within a young and international Innovation Team
• Start date by mutual agreement

Ovivo is committed to providing inclusive and respectful working environments.

Dive in - Apply Today! Let's change the future of water together.

About Ovivo

Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology, and systems delivering pure water and treating challenging wastewater. With over 150 years of expertise, Ovivo offers technologically advanced water treatment solutions for industrial and municipal markets, supporting customers globally with equipment, parts, and services. Ovivo is dedicated to innovation, cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable solutions.

Learn more: https://careers.ovivowater.com