Lead Sensor Engineer

The Sensor Technology Group, part of Ecolab’s Global Sensors and Equipment Group, has an opening for a Lead Sensor Engineer focused on new sensor development and sensor technology leadership.  The successful candidate must have a background in Experimental Physics or related field (see below) and an advanced understanding of the full life cycle of a sensor -  from ideation to prototype to final design and test including the characterization of novel sensors and control systems.  In addition, a demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects are required including the ability to clearly define goals and requirements.  The Lead Sensor Engineer will work in teams with associates across Ecolab RD&E to solve difficult problems to provide Sensor solutions for our customers and must support research and development, manufacturing, intellectual property, and regulatory efforts.  Strong communicators with a results orientation and a background in Experimental Physics or developing Analytical Equipment are encouraged to apply.

What’s in it for you:

Ecolab is the world’s leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources.  With 2018 sales of almost $14 billion and 47,000 associates, Ecolab’s products and services touch people every day in nearly every corner of the world.  We are dedicated to helping our customers achieve their goals by working together to tackle the world’s most pressing and complex challenges – clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments.
Innovation is a cornerstone of Ecolab’s growth.  As part of our global Research, Development & Engineering team, you will be inspired by our purpose, to the make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.  Join our team of over 1,600 innovators dedicated to helping our customers meet their goals through innovative and effective science, technology, service, and insights.  Together, we deploy unlimited resourcefulness to help businesses thrive and ensure the availability of the world’s most precious natural resources for future generations.
You will work in a collaborative, customer-focused environment where your voice matters, your contributions are rewarded, and you can make an impact.
It’s time your talents took off – join our team and experience more!

What you will do:

• Understand and assess sensor needs and requirements from the businesses and recommend, use, and/or develop sensor solutions to meet customer needs

  • Adapt and integrate commercially available sensor technologies for Ecolab applications

  • Develop sensing solutions to meet Ecolab’s product requirements and customer needs

  • Research and demonstrate the feasibility of new technologies to meet sensor needs

• Determine the quickest way to build and test prototypes in the lab and field environments, “maker” mindset, to quickly assess feasibility

• Lead and Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand needs and to develop new sensor-enabled products

• Document and publish research results, both written and through presentations and demonstrations

• Propose and develop platform sensing technologies which can be adapted to solve multiple problems for Ecolab’s businesses

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS in Applied or Experimental Physics, Physical or Analytical Chemistry, Electrical Engineering or related field and 4+ years of post-graduate work experience in Research and Development

• Experience working both independently and in a team environment

• Experience in defining, implementing, characterizing, and leading end-to-end sensing systems development or analytical instrumentation development

• Experience developing performance metrics for the evaluation of sensor systems

• Experience developing market driven, multidisciplinary based sensors: Optical, Opto-electronic, Electro-chemical, Electro-mechanical, Biological, Acoustic and/or Complex Analog and Digital Signal Processing

• Experience with innovative and creative solution generation that have been reduced to practice and launched to the field

• Experience managing a wide range of and concurrent technical projects and getting agreement on and managing priorities

• Demonstrated experience to learn new areas and applications

• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Applied or Experimental Physics, Physical or Analytical Chemistry, Electrical Engineering or related field and 10+ years of post-graduate work experience

• Ability to develop Software and design electrical boards for prototyping new sensor technologies

• Cross-functional team leadership or demonstrated ability to manage teams

• Project management experience

• Problem-solving skills and familiarity with problem-solving

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills and ability to present results clearly and concisely to variety of audiences

• Ability to understand Nalco Water and Ecolab applications and develop appropriate characterization tools to be able to get to the heart of problems

• Knowledge of emerging sensor technology trends and the field of data analytics

The base salary range for this position is $104,700.00 - $157,100.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

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