Lead Chemical Engineer

Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Lead Chemical Engineer to manage innovative projects in process water and effluent treatment. The role involves collaboration across functions and requires a PhD or MS in Chemistry with relevant R&D experience. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 2 years R&D experience with PhD or 4 years with MS.
• Experience in developing innovative chemical technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects delivering chemistry and equipment solutions.
• Lead projects from ideation to commercialization.
• Develop a technological roadmap for water and wastewater.

Skills

Process Water

Effluent Treatment

Automation

Control

Project Leadership

Education

PhD in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

Job description

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Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a talented scientist with expertise in process water, effluent treatment, recycling in semiconductor fabs, automation, and control. This role is based in Naperville, IL, and involves driving innovative water treatment technologies, communicating with customers and stakeholders, and ensuring a pipeline for new products that address complex process and water circularity challenges.

What You Will Do

• Manage projects delivering chemistry and equipment solutions related to process water and effluent recycling for Microelectronics customers.
• Lead projects from ideation to commercialization, collaborating across functions like marketing, sales, and supply chain.
• Develop a technological roadmap for water, wastewater, and automation in Microelectronics.
• Engage with customers, sales engineers, and marketing to translate industry challenges into research platforms.
• Provide advanced technical support for Microelectronics customers.
• Develop innovative chemistries, automation, and digital tools for the industry, focusing on process water and wastewater treatment.
• Collaborate with researchers and field technicians to deploy new innovations.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related field with 2 years of R&D experience, or
• MS in Chemistry or related field with 4 years of R&D experience.

• Experience in developing innovative chemical, automation, or digital technologies for process and industrial wastewater applications.
• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international).
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing chemical technologies for microelectronics process and effluent management.
• Proven project leadership and strategic roadmap implementation skills.
• At least 2 years of industry experience in microelectronics, focusing on contaminant removal or related areas.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range is $104,700 - $157,100, with potential annual bonuses based on performance. Benefits are comprehensive and competitive; details available on our website.

Additional Information

Applicants may need to pass background and drug tests, and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless accommodations are requested.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provide reasonable accommodations during the application process. We value a diverse workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or other protected categories.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing