Mechanical Engineer

The Mechanical Engineer will support and grow the Ecolab RD&E Institutional Dish Machine Rental Program, which designs commercial dishmachines for restaurants and commercial operations. In this position, you will lead and execute a variety of continuing engineering projects with a focus on driving reliability and product quality improvement and collaborate with our service & supply chain teams to collect input and provide feedback. Work involves development of innovative electromechanical systems and components, design, analysis, test, transfer to manufacturing, tracking of quality complaints and continuing engineering opportunities, and project management.

This role focuses on creating innovative solutions to quality and reliability challenges that improve customer experience and enhance safety and value.

What you will do:

• Plan, lead, and execute design activities to improve reliability of products.

• Apply engineering principals to propose and implement solutions to solve key customer challenges.

• Monitor, analyze and prioritize quality management systems to drive data driven quality improvements to end products.

• Test, evaluate and analyze equipment solutions to determine or prove performance and reliability.

• Develop and document specifications and cost estimates for components and systems.

• Identify and evaluate technologies that may advance the performance and reliability of existing and new products.

• Support development of new innovative platforms that meet strategic business needs and protect Ecolabs market leading position.

• Communicate quality improvements to the broader service and manufacturing teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering and 2 years of relevant work experience or masters degree and 1year of work experience.

• One year of design, product development and manufacturing background with experience in plastic part design and sheet metal design.

• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering and 4 years of relevant work experience

• Experience in analysis of fluid mechanics and system design.

• Experience with various engineering design and analysis tools. SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation a plus.

• Effective oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently as well as with others while handling multiple tasks or projects.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

Benefits

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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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.