Innovation Engineer

The Innovation Engineer is part of the Innovation Department and is responsible for developing and managing solutions for Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) production and distribution processes.
The role connects customer requirements, water treatment technologies, process engineering, and innovation, working closely with R&D, engineering, sales, service, and customers to develop and improve UPW solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Define the product strategy and roadmap for UPW process solutions.
Identify customer needs, market opportunities, and emerging UPW technologies.
Translate customer and market requirements into product and process specifications.
Drive the development, validation, launch, and continuous improvement of UPW solutions.
Work with customers to understand their UPW processes, challenges, and quality requirements.
Evaluate and develop technologies for UPW production, treatment, storage, and distribution.
Monitor market trends, competitors, regulations, and new technologies.
Support sales with technical information, product training, and customer opportunities.
Develop business cases, value propositions, and pricing recommendations.
Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, reliability, water quality, and operating costs.
Support digitalization, process monitoring, automation, and optimization initiatives.
Manage the product lifecycle from concept through development, launch, improvement, and end-of-life.
Technical Knowledge
Ultra-Pure Water production and distribution
Water chemistry and UPW quality requirements
Process design and optimization
Materials and contamination control
Process monitoring and automation
Energy and water efficiency
Semiconductor and other high-purity applications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
5–10 years of experience in water treatment, UPW, process engineering, product management, or a related field.
Strong understanding of UPW processes and water chemistry.
Experience with technical B2B products and industrial customers.
Strong analytical, communication, and commercial skills.
Experience working with international, cross-functional teams.
Willingness to travel as required.
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