Principal Mechanical/Electrical Engineer at Ecolab

Eagan, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food & BeverageIndustries

Requirements

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
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

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