Principal Process Engineer

RXinsider LTD.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking an experienced Principal Process Engineer for its Clearing, IL manufacturing site. You will lead process engineering and collaborate with production management across Colloidal and Latex operations, aiming for safety, quality, and productivity improvements.

The role requires a strong SME in colloidal silica processes, capable of mentoring operations personnel and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a world-class manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering field.
• 7 years of experience in chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a PSM facility.
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering efforts and guide operations with Colloidal and Latex manufacturing expertise.
• Serve as SME in Colloidal silica processes to support safety, quality, and productivity.
• Develop autonomous, capable operations teams through knowledge transfer.
• Support and strengthen the facility's PSM safety culture.
• Lead continuous improvement and capital projects for safety and product quality.
• Act as plant contact for new product introductions and scale-up.
• Support robust SPC capabilities and integration with control systems.
• Document SOPs and procedural standards.
• Collaborate with quality and engineering functions to apply best practices.

Skills

Chemical engineering background

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

HMI programming

Job description

Ecolab is looking for an experienced Principal Process Engineer with a strong background in industrial manufacturing at our Clearing, IL manufacturing facility. Clearing is the flagship manufacturing plant for our Global Water division, leading efforts in quality, water sustainability, and production.

What You Will Do

• Lead process engineering efforts and provide Colloidal and Latex manufacturing guidance to operations team. This will include close collaboration with production management and operations personnel.
• Become Subject matter expert (SME) in Colloidal silica Manufacturing process to support continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity work streams. Serve as back up support for escalated process engineering troubleshooting effort.
• Leverage technical knowledge to up skill operations personals with goal to create autonomous teams with ability to analyze process input and decide on appropriate trouble shooting steps.
• Support and help lead efforts to strengthen a world-class PSM safety culture.
• Lead Process engineering input to continuous improvement and capital projects focused on safety, product quality, and process efficiencies
• Plant contact for new product introduction scale-up efforts
• Support efforts to develop more robust SPC capabilities
• Working knowledge of DCS and PLC basic principles. Facilitate implementation of process visualization software and integration with current control systems
• Create and maintain documentation of SOPs and manufacturing procedures
• Work with different quality and engineering functions to implement best practices across all manufacturing processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related Engineering discipline
• Strong communicator and collaborator with experience working across multiple functions
• 7 years of experience in chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a PSM facility
• Experience with MS Office suite
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in complex manufacturing environment
• Experience with DCS or industrial process control experience including PLC and HMI programming
• Successfully managed and participated in multifunctional project teams
• Familiarity and expertise with resin, filtration technology or polymer manufacturing.

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $101,400.00 - $152,100.00. 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.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

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

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

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 Affluential 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.