Senior/Principal Engineer at Ecolab

Eagan, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

128900.0

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Product Commercialization, Sustaining Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, Design For Manufacturability, Vendor Management, Systems Engineering, Change Control, Technical Documentation, Validation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Electrical Systems, Digital Controls, Project Management

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

The individual will join the Ecolab Dish machine Program (EDP) RD&E team within Institutional Division. In this role, the engineer will lead the commercialization of new dish machine platforms and support the full lifecycle of the existing portfolio. A successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional internal teams, manufacturing partners, suppliers, and divisional stakeholders to define product requirements, manage engineering execution, and deliver robust mechanical systems through design, validation, launch, and sustaining engineering activities. This position is intended for a Senior Mechanical Engineer and may also be leveled as a Principal Mechanical Engineer based on the candidate’s depth of experience, technical leadership, and demonstrated ability to lead complex commercialization and sustaining engineering efforts. What you will do: Lead commercialization of new Ecolab dish machine platforms from development through launch, including design, validation, manufacturing readiness, and field implementation. Support the existing dish machine portfolio through product improvements, cost reduction, quality enhancement, obsolescence management, and sustaining engineering. Own engineering documentation, product lifecycle management, and change control, including specifications, drawings, bills of material, engineering changes, and release documentation. Lead root cause and corrective action efforts to resolve product, manufacturing, and field issues and improve robustness. Partner with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, service, and suppliers to ensure designs are manufacturable, scalable, and aligned with cost, quality, and delivery goals. Manage technical work with vendors and suppliers by setting requirements, providing feedback, and ensuring timely execution across development and sustaining programs. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. For Senior Mechanical Engineer leveling: bachelor’s degree with 2 to 4 years of related experience or advanced degree with 1 to 3 years of related experience. For Principal Mechanical Engineer leveling: bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience, master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience, or PhD with less than 2 years of related experience. Experience leading mechanical engineering across product development, commercialization, and sustaining engineering, including product lifecycle management, engineering documentation, and change management. Experience applying root cause and corrective action methods, working with manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability, and effectively managing vendors and suppliers. Legal authorization to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred experience with systems engineering methods and tools. Exposure to electrical systems, sensors, digital controls, or connected equipment architectures. Experience working in cross-functional product development environments that include mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing disciplines. Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead or contribute effectively within multi-disciplinary teams. A trusted partner at nearly three million commercial customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $15 billion and 46,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com. Follow us on Twitter @ecolab, Facebook at facebook.com/ecolab, LinkedIn at Ecolab or Instagram at Ecolab Inc Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The pay range for this position is $85,900.00 - $128,900.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. Benefits Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Responsibilities

Lead the commercialization of new dish machine platforms from development through launch and field implementation. Support the existing product portfolio through quality enhancements, cost reduction, and sustaining engineering activities.