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Ecolab Inc Senior Chemical Engineer in Eagan, Minnesota
Ecolab is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to join the RD&E Global Process Engineering Team. Individuals in this role will work independently with minimal direction, expanding existing and developing new processes to enable Ecolab's Competitive Advantage. As a key member of project teams within RD&E you will provide significant input into project direction, strategy, and timing. You will also lead the process development, scale-up and transfer of new product launches. Individuals are also encouraged to invent new product and processing concepts which may eventually be commercialized. What's in it For You: The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best What You Will Do: Design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes for manufacturing Ecolab products such as detergents, sanitizers, and disinfectants. Design experiments using statistical analysis to understand dynamics of chemical processes and formulations Provide direction to pilot plant operations team to execute experiments Establish process specifications and controls to meet customer and quality requirements Gain expertise in process technology platforms and define manufacturing procedures Lead technology transfer to domestic and global manufacturing plants Pursue continuous improvement and provide ongoing support for safe, efficient, cost-effective, and capable processes Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline 2+ years of experience working in chemical manufacturing or research, development and engineering (RD&E) of chemicals Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently Travel: Ability to travel domestically to Ecolab manufacturing locations, potentially up to 20% No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity Preferred Qualifications: 4+ years of experience working in chemical manufacturing or research, development and engineering (RD&E) of chemicals Strong understanding of process safety principles and practices; including inherently safer design, hazard identification and risk assessment, prevention and mitigation strategies, and management of change Strong leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal communication skills Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and technical writing skills Experience with problem-solving techniques Experimental design knowledge and application experience Experience using process modeling or data science for troubleshooting or optimizing manufacturing processes 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. Covid-19 Vaccine Notice Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires 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 Diversity and Inclusion At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a wo kplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of 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). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters. 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 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.