d) at Ecolab

Monheim am Rhein, North-Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Water Technologies, Hygiene, Energy, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Hospitality, IndustrialIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (implied by role and responsibilities)
Experience in mechanical engineering, automation, sensors, and digital development
Strong project management skills, including scope, timeline, milestones, and risk-based decision making
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (RD&E, IT, Equipment, Connected Solutions, Commercial Digital Solutions, business teams)
Technical expertise in designing automation/equipment projects and translating customer requirements to technical designs
Knowledge of new product development processes, including Phase Gate activities
Proficiency in creating technical documentation (specifications, assembly procedures, wiring diagrams, etc.)
Experience with field testing, prototypes, proof of concepts, and technology screening/assessment
Strong communication and negotiation skills with global teams, stakeholders, and partners
Commitment to employee safety standards

Responsibilities

Guide project teams and business teams through the development process
Lead the technical design for automation/equipment projects by working closely with 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
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
Screen for technologies in the market and assess fit to solve customer challenges
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 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 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, managing development, field testing, and global launch of new offerings
Identify global customer needs, capture and clarify application requirements, assess technical feasibility, create prototypes/proof of concepts, identify/create lead technologies, manage development, execute field tests, create specifications, provide training, create technical documentation, and perform technical design transfer