Ecolab

Product Manager – Process Analyzers, UPW

Ecolab Witterswil, Solothurn, Switzerland

Chemical Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

Oct 22
product-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Switzerland
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About the role

The Product Manager will define the strategy and roadmap for UPW process analyzers while managing the product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life. They will collaborate with R&D, engineering, and sales to translate market requirements into technical specifications and drive product innovation.

What they look for

Product management Process analytical instrumentation Ultra-pure water Water chemistry Process engineering Instrumentation Product strategy Market analysis Cross-functional leadership Technical communication Calibration Validation Process automation Digitalization Connectivity Semiconductor industry

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 5–10 years of experience in process instrumentation, water analysis, or product management is required.

Full description

The Product Manager – Process Analyzers, UPW is part of the Innovation Department and is responsible for developing and managing process analyzer products for Ultra-Pure Water applications.

The role connects customer needs, market requirements, analytical technology, and innovation, working closely with R&D, engineering, sales, service, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define the product strategy and roadmap for UPW process analyzers.
  • Identify customer needs, market opportunities, and emerging technologies.
  • Translate customer requirements into product specifications for R&D and engineering.
  • Drive the development, validation, launch, and continuous improvement of analyzer products.
  • Work with key customers to understand UPW processes and analytical requirements.
  • Monitor market trends, competitors, and new technologies.
  • Support sales with technical information, product training, and customer opportunities.
  • Develop product value propositions, business cases, and pricing recommendations.
  • Identify opportunities for digitalization, connectivity, and remote monitoring.
  • Manage the product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life.

Technical Knowledge

  • UPW and water chemistry
  • Process analytical instrumentation
  • Online/inline analyzers and sensors
  • Sampling and conditioning systems
  • Calibration and validation
  • Process automation and communication protocols
  • Digital monitoring and connectivity
  • UPW applications, particularly in the semiconductor industry

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.
  • 5–10 years of experience in process instrumentation, water analysis, analytical technology, product management, or a related field.
  • Good understanding of UPW and process water quality.
  • Strong customer, communication, analytical, and commercial skills.
  • Experience working in international, cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to travel as required.

Key Competencies

  • Product and innovation management
  • Customer orientation
  • Technical and commercial mindset
  • Strategic thinking
  • Strong communication and collaboration
  • Ownership and accountability

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