Sustainability Process Engineer / Sustainability Process Engineeress

Ovivo Switzerland AG - June 10, 2025

What is the Opportunity?

At Ovivo, we offer you the chance to expand your skills and professional experience while collaborating with global experts in water treatment. As a Sustainability Process Engineer - Water/Wastewater Specialist, you will manage project execution within the sustainability department, focusing on the development and implementation of creative ideas and concepts for industrial water and wastewater treatment, water quality monitoring, and the analysis of real-time data from semiconductor plants, all to better serve our 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. By combining our efforts and talents, we strive toward a more sustainable future - together.

The role is based in Witterswil, Solothurn (Basel Area), Switzerland, with convenient public transport access (Tram 10) and free car parking. Please note that this role may require some international travel.

What is the Role?

  • Manage the execution of sustainability projects in water treatment from initial concept to successful implementation and market launch.
  • Lead the implementation of innovative ideas, concepts, and strategies for reducing, reusing, and recycling water within the semiconductor industry.
  • Develop new digital tools essential for defining comprehensive water management strategies for complex systems.
  • Support customers throughout the lifecycle of sustainability projects.
  • 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 the future knowledge base of the company.
  • Write technical documentation and reports.

Does This Sound Like You?

  • You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in science, preferably in Chemical, Process, or Industrial Engineering.
  • You have 3-5 years of professional experience in industrial water or wastewater treatment technologies.
  • You possess experience in process engineering and the design and setup of water or wastewater systems.
  • You are eager to develop your expertise in process engineering.
  • You have a solid understanding of the economics and sustainability context.
  • You demonstrate self-initiative and creativity; you are flexible and thrive under pressure.
  • You are willing to travel internationally, sometimes for extended periods.
  • You display a team-oriented working attitude with excellent communication skills, working closely with internal international departments, suppliers, and clients.
  • You are fluent in English (spoken and written). Proficiency in German, French, or other languages is a plus.
  • You are a Swiss or EU citizen or hold a C Swiss resident permit.

If you have a strong sense of ownership and teamwork, we would love to hear from you. Please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Why Work at Ovivo?

  • A competitive salary.
  • The opportunity to engage with the latest technologies in water and wastewater treatment in a global working environment.
  • Endless challenges that require innovative solutions for our customers.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Join our dynamic and international Innovation Team.
  • Start date is negotiable.

At Ovivo, we are committed to creating working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

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

About Ovivo

Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology, and systems that produce some of the purest water and treat some of the most challenging wastewater in the industry. With over 150 years of expertise and a recognized global brand, Ovivo delivers cutting-edge water treatment solutions to both industrial and municipal markets. We are dedicated to innovation in an ever-evolving industry, providing water treatment solutions that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable.

Visit our website to learn more about Ovivo: https://careers.ovivowater.com/

Location : Witterswil
Country : Switzerland

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