Product Manager – Process Analyzers, UPW
Ecolab · Witterswil
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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