Ecolab · 4 months ago
Principal Mechanical/Electrical Engineer
USA - Minnesota - Eagan
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $148K/yr
5+ years expEcolab is committed to accelerating digital innovation to address real-world challenges related to water safety, energy conservation, food security, and healthy environments. They are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to work collaboratively across teams to deliver customer-facing solutions that enhance productivity, efficiency, and food safety. The role involves guiding project teams, leading technical designs, and managing the development of new product offerings.
Cleaning ProductsEnergyFood and BeverageInformation TechnologyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Guide project teams and business teams through the development process
Lead the technical design for the automation/equipment projects by working closely with the project teams
Translate key customer requirements to technical design requirements
Design, develop and implement solution strategies to meet customer and design requirements
Execute 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 partners
Negotiate project priorities, resources and budget with cross-functional leaders
Act as primary interface between RD&E, IT, Equipment and Connected Solutions (ECS), Commercial Digital Solutions (CDS) and business teams
Provide technical expertise and guidance on automation, sensors and digital development best practices
Collaborate with technology delivery teams to ensure technical dependencies are prioritized
Partner with sales and service teams to merchandise solutions and drive engagement / adoption
Understand field and customer user experiences to be able to make informed decisions
Create 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 knowledge
Network with internal experts, technology partners and vendors to search for new and different approaches to solve customer problems
Coordinate with technology anchor teams to research and investigate early innovation ideas
Take personal ownership of employee safety standards and operate accordingly
Guide 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related technical discipline
5+ years of experience working in research, development, engineering or digital / technology related environment
2+ years multifaceted project management experience
Problem solving and critical thinking skills are essential
Effective oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrate situational awareness and conflict resolution
Strong leadership presence with ability to influence and empower others
Self-starter with strong initiative and personal accountability
Naturally curious and willing to learn and adapt to new fast-changing technologies
Preferred
PMP / PMI certification
Lean Six Sigma certification
Working knowledge of industrial systems/control systems
PLC/Industrial protocol communication experience
Experience working with designing sensors
Experience with equipment design, creating and managing equipment specifications and manufacturing design transfer
Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other computer-aided design software
Benefits
Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families
Company
Ecolab
Ecolab provides water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. It is a sub-organization of Ecolab Life Sciences.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Christophe Beck
Chairman and CEO at Ecolab
John Guttery
SVP, Enterprise Initiatives
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