Field & Production Engineer

Join to apply for the Field & Production Engineer role at BE WTR Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. BE WTR is the new, premium water brand chosen by many of the world’s best chefs. We are innovative, sustainable and here to change how the world hydrates. As a fast-growing, Swiss scale up, we put a lot of energy, passion and know-how into our work. Today we are present in Switzerland, France, Singapore, the Gulf States, UK, Morocco, Canada and China, with hungry expansion plans in the coming years. At BE WTR we believe that water should always be a short journey. Why ship in water from the end of the world when you can get premium, local and great tasting water in sealed bottles with us? We are zero plastic, zero waste and minimum transport. You find our clients within luxury hospitality, high gastronomy, top-notch offices and homes. We help our customers access sustainable premium water, while significantly reducing their carbon footprint. As a dedicated member of 1% for the Planet and B Corp certified, social and ecological responsibility is at the heart of what we do. BE WTR's multicultural team is passionate about customer focus, innovation, and development. As we continue our rapid growth, we are seeking a Field & Production Engineer to strengthen our Engineering department. You will be part of the HQ team based in Lausanne, working closely with regional and international teams. Join us and BE proud of your work Our Technology Each BE WTR production site operates a fully automated washing, filling, and capping line, designed for food-grade and beverage manufacturing standards. The process includes: Industrial bottle washers (detergent wash, rinse, disinfection, and final rinse); Volumetric filling and capping systems; CO₂ saturators, chillers, neutralization systems, and flow‑controlled utilities. This environment involves fluid dynamics, chemistry, and microbiology, and requires compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards. Your Mission As a Field & Production Engineer, you will drive the global expansion and optimization of BE WTR’s water treatment and production facilities. You will commission new plants and machinery worldwide, ensuring each site meets technical requirements and delivers reliable, high‑quality performancep> Working closely with local teams and suppliers, you will also troubleshoot and optimize automated production lines to enhance efficiency, process stability, and quality — targeting an OEE of 85–90%. This role requires approximately 50% international travel and close collaboration across diverse technical environments. Your Key Responsibilities Commissioning of Plants: Carry out the commissioning process for new water treatment plants, ensuring all machinery and processes are installed and fully operational. Water Treatment and Machine Setup: Follow the hydraulic work for water treatment, make the installation of industrial machinery from mechanical and electrical point of view. Ensure proper layout, cabling, and setup of washing, filling, and bottling systems and all the machineries that compose the entire plant. Quality and Process Validation: Execute FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), PQ (Performance Qualification), and full process validation for all installations. Provide training to the operators and make sure to give to the local production team a turn key plant, with parameter setup properly and the machineries up and running. Supplier Management: collaborate with machine suppliers and the internal R&D / Equipment Development Team to design and implement robust engineering solutions. Monitor and analyze the performance of production equipment remotely (via HMI). Troubleshoot issues in real time, identifying root causes across mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, or software domains. Support production operators remotely to quickly resolve stoppages, quality deviations, or performance drops. Perform Pareto and root‑cause analyses on recurring failures to define long‑term improvement actions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, process stability, and operator usability. Evaluate whether on‑site interventions are required and travel within 72 hours when necessary. Ensure all activities comply with GMP, food‑grade, and safety standards. Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel internationally approximately 50% of the time to oversee plant commissioning, factory selection and perform on‑site interventions. Your Profile Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or similar field) or equivalent experience. Proven experience in machine commissioning and plant start‑up processes, preferably in the water treatment, bottling or beverage industry. Background in Production, Process, or Industrial Engineering (degree preferred, but not mandatory with proven technical experience). Strong hands‑on technical aptitude in troubleshooting complex automated systems. Solid understanding of fluid systems, pressure/flow control, and process instrumentation. Strong knowledge of PLC automation, HMI interfaces, and electromechanical systems. Experience with industrial machinery for washing, filling and bottling is a significant advantage. Familiarity with FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ and process validation. Analytical mindset: ability to interpret data and define clear corrective actions. Good communication skills to interact with operators, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams. Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems and processes. Strong communication skills to work effectively with global teams and suppliers. Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, international environment. We Offer Join a fast‑growing sustainable brand revolutionizing the beverage industry. Work in a multidisciplinary environment combining automation, process, and quality. Be part of a central engineering hub impacting production performance across multiple countries. Contribute directly to building a more sustainable, circular water ecosystem. Grow professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment. A permanent position based in a premium office setting in the heart of Lausanne. A competitive salary and benefits package. Looking forward to receiving your complete application by December 10th, 2025 At BE WTR, we value the diversity of the people we hire and with whom we collaborate. Diversity represents a richness and a strong added value. We foster a work environment in which individual differences are respected and valued positively. Today this diversity has built our strength and allows us to develop everyone’s potential and to leverage the strengths of every team member. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BE WTR by 2x. Get notified about new Production Engineer jobs in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland. #J-18808-Ljbffr