Innovation Engineer

As Innovation Engineer (100%), you will be responsible for Innovation projects related to the development of state-of-the-art water monitoring and water treatment technologies.
Joining Ecolab means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future – together.
The role is based in Witterswil, Solothurn, Switzerland.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
You are member of a highly experienced and skilled Innovation team of water scientists and engineers, and you report to the Head of Innovation Laboratory. You take the lead in Innovation projects related to the development of state-of-the-art water monitoring and water treatment technologies, including the following stages:
Research and ideation: Identify customer needs, market gaps, and technological advancements.
Idea screening and feasibility: Evaluate concepts according to their technical feasibility, existing intellectual property (IP) and IP opportunities, costs.
Concept development and prototyping: Develop process flow diagrams (PFD), define specifications, build prototypes for further testing.
Product testing and validation: Laboratory testing, performance analysis and optimization, usability testing. Evaluation against safety and regulatory standards.
Preparation for manufacturing: Prepare verified prototype for mass production and commercial scale by transferring design from Innovation to the production team.
Commercialization and market launch: Branding, pricing strategies, supply-chain distribution.
Qualifications:
MSc or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering.
Innovative and hands-on mentality with a sense of ownership and responsibility
Self-driven personality, creative, and able to work under pressure
Strong communication skills and team-oriented working capability. Ability to work efficiently with various internal and external stakeholders.
Strong project management skills
Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment
Proficiency in Quality Control, SOPs and lab environment work
Willingness to travel internationally (occasionally; up to 10%)
Fluent in English; German and/or French is an added value
EU or Swiss citizenship or valid Swiss work permit
What’s in it For You:
A challenging and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
Flexible and self-determined work attitude, outstanding team spirit, and freedom in your area of expertise
Work with the latest technologies in water treatment in a globally active company
Be part of our young and international Innovation Team
Start date: October 1, 2026.
A collegial, dynamic, and collaborative corporate culture in an innovative company
Modern infrastructure and working environment
Participation in leisure activities
24 days of holidays, 6 additional flex days, and possibility of extra holidays
At Ecolab we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect
About Ecolab:
Careers Advancing Ovivo Ultra-Pure Water+ by Ecolab’s Water Technology Solutions
Help shape the future of water and technology by joining a team that drives innovation in ultrapure water solutions —critical to industries powering global progress. These careers offer the chance to make an impact that matters solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you’re passionate about water circularity, sustainability and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported.
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.
Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.
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