Sustainability Process Engineer / Sustainability Process Engineeress

Ovivo Switzerland AG - July 3, 2025

What is the Opportunity?

At Ovivo, we offer you the chance to enhance your skills and professional experience while collaborating with global experts in water treatment. As a Sustainability Process Engineer - Water/Wastewater Specialist, you will be responsible for managing project execution within the sustainability department, focusing on the development and implementation of innovative ideas and concepts for industrial water and wastewater treatment, water quality monitoring, and data collection and analysis from semiconductor plants to serve 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. Together, we align our efforts and talents toward a more sustainable future.

The role is based in Witterswil, Solothurn (Basel Area), Switzerland, with excellent public transport connections (Tram 10) and free car parking. The position will require some international travel.

What is the Role?

  • Manage the execution of sustainability projects in water treatment from conception to successful implementation and market launch.
  • Lead the implementation of creative ideas, concepts, and strategies for reducing water consumption, and promoting reuse and recycling in the semiconductor industry.
  • Develop new digital tools crucial for defining comprehensive water management strategies for complex systems.
  • Support customers throughout the entire 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 company's future know-how.
  • Write technical documentation and reports.

Does this Sound Like You?

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in science, preferably in Chemical/Process/Industrial Engineering.
  • 3-5 years of non-academic professional experience in industrial water or wastewater treatment technologies, including P&IDs, PFDs, mass balances, and OPEX.
  • Experience in process engineering and design/setup of water or wastewater systems.
  • Interest in advancing in process engineering and becoming an expert in the field.
  • Understanding of economics and sustainability contexts.
  • Self-starter with creativity; flexible, and able to work under pressure.
  • Willingness to travel internationally for extended periods.
  • Team-oriented attitude with excellent communication skills for close cooperation with internal departments, suppliers, and customers.
  • Fluency in English (spoken and written). Proficiency in German, French, or other languages is a plus.
  • Must be a Swiss or EU citizen or hold a C Swiss resident permit.

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

Why Work at Ovivo?

  • Competitive salary.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in water and wastewater treatment on a global scale.
  • Encounter new challenges to deliver innovative solutions to our customers.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Work within a vibrant and international Innovation Team.
  • Start date after mutual agreement.

At Ovivo, we are dedicated to creating working environments where everyone is included, treated fairly, and respected.

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 the most challenging wastewater in the industry. With over 150 years of expertise in water treatment, Ovivo is a powerful global brand backed by proprietary products, advanced technologies, and extensive system integration know-how. We deliver both conventional and highly advanced water treatment solutions for industrial and municipal markets and leverage our vast installed base of equipment worldwide to provide parts and services to our customers. Committed to innovation, Ovivo offers cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable water treatment solutions.

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

Location : Witterswil
Country : Switzerland

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