Ecolab is committed to rapidly accelerating our pace of digital innovation by helping our customers overcome real-world problems around water safety, energy conservation, food security and healthy environments.  As part of this strategy, Ecolab is providing an exciting opportunity to join the Food & Beverage Division as a Principal Electrical Engineer.

This is an in-office position (4-5 days a week, Minnesota location only), travel up to 25%

The individual in this role will work collaboratively with RD&E, IT, Equipment and Connected Solutions team, Commercial Digital Solutions and Food & Beverage business teams to deliver digitally enabled customer facing solutions to better serve our customers, drive productivity, increase efficiency, improve sustainability, and ensure food safety.  Responsibilities of this position include identifying global customer needs, capturing and clarifying application requirements, assessing technical feasibility, creating prototypes/proof of concepts, identifying or creating lead technologies to solve the issue at hand, managing development, executing field tests, creating specifications, training, creating technical documentation and performing technical design transfer.

What you will do:

Guide project teams and business teams through the development processLead the technical design for the automation/equipment projects by working closely with the project teamsTranslate key customer requirements to technical design requirementsDesign, develop and implement solution strategies to meet customer and design requirementsExecute new product development projects according to solid project plans and project management principles (scope, timeline, milestones and risk-based decision making)Create communication plans and maintain strong communication channels with global project teams, business stakeholders and development partnersNegotiate project priorities, resources and budget with cross-functional leadersAct as primary interface between RD&E, IT, Equipment and Connected Solutions (ECS), Commercial Digital Solutions (CDS) and business teamsProvide technical expertise and guidance on automation, sensors and digital development best practicesCollaborate with technology delivery teams to ensure technical dependencies are prioritizedPartner with sales and service teams to merchandise solutions and drive engagement / adoptionUnderstand field and customer user experiences to be able to make informed decisionsCreate specifications and technical documents (assembly procedures, wiring diagrams, installation instructions, operation manuals, user guides, etc.) Build deployment plans to ensure installation, service and support resources are sufficient Liaise with business and technical support teams to transfer and manage knowledgeNetwork with internal experts, technology partners and vendors to search for new and different approaches to solve customer problemsCoordinate with technology anchor teams to research and investigate early innovation ideasTake personal ownership of employee safety standards and operate accordinglyGuide new Product Development Phase Gate activities by seeking out global customer needs, understanding application requirements, and managing the development, field testing and global launch of new offerings.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related technical discipline5+ years of experience working in research, development, engineering or digital / technology related environment.2+ years multifaceted project management experienceProblem solving and critical thinking skills are essentialEffective oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detailDemonstrate situational awareness and conflict resolutionStrong leadership presence with ability to influence and empower othersSelf-starter with strong initiative and personal accountabilityNaturally curious and willing to learn and adapt to new fast-changing technologies

Preferred Qualifications

PMP / PMI certificationLean Six Sigma certificationWorking knowledge of industrial systems/control systemsPLC/Industrial protocol communication experienceExperience working with designing sensorsExperience with equipment design, creating and managing equipment specifications and manufacturing design transferExperience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other computer-aided design software  

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $98,600.00 - $148,000.00. 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. 

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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.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

 

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.