Innovation Process Technician

As Innovation Process Technician
, you will have responsibility in the planning, developing and optimizing water treatment processes and sustainable products. The role is based in Witterswil, Solothurn (Basel Area), Switzerland, with good public transport connection (Tram 10) and free car parking.

• 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 the 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

• You have either an education in chemical production or as a chemical laboratory technician or a bachelor degree in Science, preferably in Chemical Process Engineering
• Professional experience (3-5 years), preferably in water or wastewater treatment
• You enjoy diverse tasks and hands‑on work in technical labs/workshops/chemical labs
• You show self‑initiative and creativity, and are flexible and able to work under pressure
• You are mobile and like to travel worldwide, also over several weeks
• You have a good team‑oriented working capability with excellent communication skills to work in close cooperation with other internal international departments, suppliers and customers
• English knowledge for daily business use. German, French or other languages are an added value
• You are Swiss or EU citizen or have a C Swiss resident permit

• A competitive salary
• Working in our young and international Innovation Team, with new challenges to solve everyday
• An opportunity to contribute widely and develop your skills in an agile company
• Dealing with the cutting edge in ultrapure water technology in the electronic industry
• Technical training in the position related field as well as the possibility for professional development in Switzerland
• Entry date with immediate effect or by mutual agreement
• A modern workplace in Witterswil
• 24 days of holidays, 6 additional flex‑days, and possibility of extra holidays
• We are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect

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.

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