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ECOLAB, INC
in Naperville, Illinois, United States Job Description Ecolab is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $15 Billion, Ecolab operates in over 170 countries and employs more than 48,000 associates. Our mission is to protect people and the vital resources necessary for life. The Global Water Engineering Innovation team is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership for the development and support of industrial water treatment equipment. The ideal candidate combines deep electrical engineering expertise with practical manufacturing experience and a track record of mentoring others. This role supports Nalco Water, Downstream, and Food & Beverage businesses and partners closely with R D, Product Management/Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver new product development and continuous improvement. What's in it for You:
•Opportunity to make an impact by advancing equipment used to help customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments. Work on a mix of new product development and lifecycle support in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment. Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment (medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more), subject to local offerings. Position Details:
Location:
Naperville, IL Work arrangement: Onsite with periodic time in a shop/fabrication environment Travel:
Up to 20% (as needed for supplier support, build/validation, and/or commissioning) Key Responsibilities:
Partner with R D and Product Management/Marketing on equipment innovation, translating concepts into manufacturable electrical/control designs. Develop and maintain electrical documentation packages (schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, BOMs) using electrical CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent). Own electrical designs throughout the product lifecycle, including sustaining engineering, cost reduction, reliability improvements, and obsolescence management. Lead hands-on troubleshooting during production builds; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Ensure designs and build practices meet Ecolab safety requirements and applicable global regulations/standards (e.g., OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, CSA, IEC, CE), including appropriate guarding, labeling, and documentation. Develop and maintain electrical standards, design guidelines, reusable architectures, and best practices across the product portfolio to improve consistency, scalability, and manufacturability. Specify electrical components and instrumentation for procurement and production; support supplier selection, technical reviews, and component standardization. Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEA/PFMEA, and change management to ensure robust, compliant designs. Serve as a technical authority and escalation point for complex electrical challenges, providing guidance and driving timely resolution. Coach and mentor engineers through formal and informal development to build technical capability and improve team effectiveness. Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality to resolve nonconformances; support investigations, containment, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). •Support installation, commissioning, and validation activities as needed (factory testing and/or field support) to ensure equipment meets performance requirements. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a... For full info follow application link. 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. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
