Staff Mechanical Engineer

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, abundant energy, and healthy environments The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth and opportunity The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best The opportunity to contribute to differentiated technologies, products, processes, and systems that support Ecolab’s businesses globally What You Will Do: Lead the mechanical design and development of complex dispensing, control, and electromechanical systems from early concept through commercialization and lifecycle support Serve as a key technical leader on high‑impact projects, defining design approaches, decomposing complex problems, and guiding teams through technically challenging decisions Translate customer, business, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements into robust design solutions and specifications Plan and execute mechanical engineering activities including concept development, design analysis, tolerance assessment, risk mitigation, prototype evaluation, and verification testing Lead investigation and resolution of complex technical issues related to performance, reliability, manufacturability, quality, and cost Drive design improvements and innovation for both pipeline and launched products, identifying opportunities to improve customer value, safety, and operational efficiency Provide deep expertise in mechanical design fundamentals, including plastics, fabricated parts, assemblies, mechanisms, and design for manufacturability Collaborate closely with systems, electrical, software, chemistry, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, supply chain, and marketing partners to deliver integrated product solutions Work with external suppliers and manufacturing partners on component selection, design reviews, tooling and part approvals, pilot builds, troubleshooting, and production readiness Support and influence technical reviews, qualification strategies, risk assessments, and manufacturing transfer activities to ensure successful launches Support releasing and modifying equipment specifications through established change processes including ECR and ECO workflows Act as a technical mentor and resource to other engineers, helping elevate engineering capability, design quality, and problem‑solving across the organization Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and 8+ years of related experience; or Master’s degree and 5+ years of related experience; or PhD and 3+ years of related experience Demonstrated experience in mechanical engineering for new product development, product support, or related technical development roles Demonstrated ability to lead or act as a key technical contributor on projects of significant scope and complexity with high business impact Experience with 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation using SolidWorks or equivalent tools Ability to travel up to 10% of the time No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity Preferred Qualifications: Broad experience across multiple facets of the product development process, including concept development, detailed design, testing, manufacturing transfer, launch, and post‑launch support Deep knowledge of plastic component design, fabricated parts, assemblies, mechanisms, and manufacturing processes Experience with engineering analysis tools and methods, including tolerance analysis, finite element analysis, and structured problem solving Experience developing test methods, qualification strategies, and verification plans, and interpreting data to drive decisions Demonstrated ability to work independently with considerable latitude in determining technical approaches and resolving ambiguous problems Demonstrated technical leadership through mentoring, design review leadership, best practice development, or cross‑project influence Strong analytical, decision‑making, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills High attention to detail and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across cross‑functional teams Knowledge of product safety, regulatory, and manufacturing considerations for equipment and electromechanical products Annual Compensation Range The base salary range for this position is $120,500.00 - $180,700.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance. Benefits Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits to meet the needs of associates and their families. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants 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 and approved by Ecolab. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance, please visit the recruiting support link in the footer of our career website. #J-18808-Ljbffr