Sustainability Process Engineer / Sustainability Process Engineeress

Ovivo Switzerland AG - July 12, 2025

What is the Opportunity?

At Ovivo, we invite you 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 our sustainability department, focusing primarily on developing and implementing innovative ideas and concepts for industrial water and wastewater treatment, water quality monitoring, and the collection and analysis of data from semiconductor plants, all aimed at serving Ovivo customers.

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

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

What is the Role?

  • Manage execution of sustainability projects in water treatment from concept to successful implementation and market launch.
  • Lead the implementation of creative ideas, strategies, and concepts aimed at reducing, reusing, and recycling water in the semiconductor industry.
  • Develop new digital tools essential for defining comprehensive water management strategies in 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 enhance future know-how for the company.
  • Prepare 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 non-academic professional experience in industrial water or wastewater treatment technologies (e.g., P&IDs, PFDs, mass balances, OPEX).
  • You have 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 possess a solid understanding of economics and sustainability.
  • You demonstrate self-initiative and creativity; you are adaptable and able to work under pressure.
  • You are willing to travel internationally for extended periods.
  • You have a collaborative attitude with excellent communication skills to work closely with internal international departments, suppliers, and customers.
  • You are fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages such as German or French are a plus.
  • You are a Swiss or EU citizen or hold a Swiss C resident permit.

If you possess a strong sense of ownership and teamwork in everything you do, we would love to hear from you. Apply online using the form below. Please ensure to include your complete application documents that detail your experience with water or wastewater treatment technologies, types of deliverables produced, and relevant work experience in designing water or wastewater systems.

Why Work at Ovivo?

  • Competitive salary.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in water treatment within a global context.
  • Engaging challenges that drive the development of innovative solutions for our customers.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Join our dynamic and international Innovation Team.
  • Start date upon mutual agreement.

At Ovivo, we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included and treated with fairness and respect.

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 experience, Ovivo is recognized as a powerful global brand. We offer a spectrum of water treatment solutions, from conventional to highly technological, serving both industrial and municipal markets. Committed to innovation, Ovivo delivers cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable solutions while leveraging our extensive installed base to provide parts and services globally.

To learn more about Ovivo, visit our website: https://careers.ovivowater.com/

Location : Witterswil
Country : Switzerland

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