Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. Ecolab partners with over one million customers to make the world cleaner, safer, and healthier – to protect people and resources vital to life. At Ecolab, we are science-centered, and people-driven, with a commitment to create a world where people are healthy, businesses can grow, and our planet is respected. Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights, and personal service for customers in foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets around the world.

Innovation is at the center of Ecolab’s growth. Research, Development, and Engineering (RD&E) is comprised of over 1,600 innovators that are dedicated to helping our customer achieve their goals. As a part of our global RD&E team, you will be inspired by our purpose and value proposition to deliver best-in-class technology to help ensure our expertise and insights are present whenever and wherever they are needed. Together, we deploy solutions that solve complex operational challenges, build resilience, and reduce risk in a rapidly changing and unpredictable world. 

As an Ecolab RD&E team member, you will work in a collaborative, cross-functional, and customer-focused environment. At Ecolab, 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’s in it for you:

The Sensor Technology Group, part of Ecolab’s Global Sensors and Equipment Group, has an opening for a Principal 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 through development. This role requires expertise in characterization of novel sensors and control systems. This role will lead strategy and execution for R&D initiatives supporting sensor and automation development for chemical dispensing and monitoring, within multiple divisions and applications within Ecolab.

In addition, a demonstrated ability to manage projects is required.  The Sensors Engineer will work in multi-disciplinary teams across Ecolab RD&E to solve difficult problems. Cross-functional collaboration will be leveraged to provide Sensor solutions for our customers. Efforts in research and development, manufacturing, intellectual property, and regulatory will be supported.  Strong communicators with a results-driven orientation and a background in Experimental Physics or developing sensors are encouraged to apply.

What you will do:

Understand and assess sensing requirements and applications from the businesses divisional segments

Develop sensing solutions to meet Ecolab’s product requirements and customer needs with either internally developed technology or integrated commercially available sensor technologies

Research and demonstrate the feasibility of new technologies to meet or improve product sensing solutions

Build and test sensing prototypes in the lab and field environments to rapidly assess feasibility and suitability for use

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

Effectively communicate sensing technology tradeoffs (cost, accuracy, power, etc.) and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree in applied / experimental physics, engineering, optical science, or related field

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree + 3 years of experience, or PhD

Experience developing performance metrics for the evaluation of sensor systems

Understanding of signal conditioning for sensors in embedded applications

Experience with innovative and creative solution generation and reduction to practice

Experience building and testing sensors and/or sensing system prototypes

Data analytics as it applies to performance and sensing system characterization

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

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Applied or Experimental Physics, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Science and Engineering, Physical or Analytical Chemistry, or related field; and 2+ years of post-graduate work experience in Research and Development

Ability to develop prototypes with microcontroller platforms such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi

Cross-functional team leadership or demonstrated ability to manage teams

Project management experience

Experience with integrated Machine Learning/Data Science

Experience with manufactured embedded products

Analytical instrumentation development

Benefits 

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Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. 

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and 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. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of 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). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

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.