Quality IoT Technician

Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company; Green Tree (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with company match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company in Green Tree, PA seeks a Quality IoT Technician to inspect and test water monitoring equipment, validate PLC configurations, and support nonconformance and calibration under ISO 9001.

You’ll connect devices to the cloud, analyze data via our platform, and collaborate with engineers to ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery on multiple shifts in Green Tree.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of equipment assembly or electrical experience.
• 3 years of working on industrial equipment with PLC control systems.
• Experience with Ethernet, cellular, or industrial network connectivity.
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Verify controller build quality by reviewing quality checklists.
• Connect controllers to the cloud and apply required configurations.
• Validate controller setup and performance using Ecolab’s data platform.
• Diagnose and resolve controller issues with Help Desk coordination.
• Interface with engineers/read drawings to ensure schedule, quality, and safety standards.

Skills

Quality control

PLC programming

Industrial Ethernet

Cloud connectivity

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma

Tools

PLC programming tools

Industrial networking tools

Job description

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab’s team and help create a world in which we all thrive. Ecolab is seeking a Quality IoT Technician to join our team in Green Tree, PA. This role is responsible for performing a variety of inspection and tests on purchased, made in-house, sub-assembly and final products integral to Nalco’s water monitoring and treatment equipment. The role will also assist as directed with nonconformance, calibration, documentation management and other elements of the ISO9001 certified Quality Management System.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Verify controller build quality by reviewing and validating completion of quality checklists.
• Connect controllers to the cloud and download/apply required configurations.
• Validate controller setup and performance using Ecolab’s data platform.
• Diagnose and resolve controller issues; coordinate with the Equipment Help Desk and Digital Help Desk as needed.
• Identify and troubleshoot data ingestion and device connectivity issues and support resolution efforts.
• Analyze and communicate recurring issues, trends, and findings to the Connected Devices team.
• Apply appropriate labeling and identification to controllers in accordance with standards.
• Upload, configure, debug, and troubleshoot programmable logic controller (PLC) programs and related control logic on equipment.
• Support management of nonconformance, calibration, and documentation programs.
• Interface with equipment engineers and fabricators, read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, and ensure schedule, quality, and safety standards are met.

Position Details

Plant Location: Green Tree, PA

Work Week & Shift (Multiple Options Available)

• Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Possible OT requirements

What’s Unique About This Role

• Be part of a team that directly supports Ecolab’s mission to protect public health and the environment.
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and processes.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Grow in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in an equipment assembly or electrical-related assignment
• 3 years of experience working on industrial equipment utilizing computerized (PLC) control systems to perform process operations
• Experience performing work that relates to Ethernet, cellular, or industrial network connectivity fundamentals
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Physical Requirements Of Position

• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a shop environment with exposure to dust, noises, and odors.

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience connecting industrial or IoT-enabled equipment to cloud-based systems
• Experience validating device configurations and data using a digital platform or dashboard
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot hardware-to-software or device-to-cloud integration issues
• Proficiency using computer systems for configuration, diagnostics, and documentation
• Experience wiring simple circuitry and performing point-to-point terminations
• Experience using handheld electrical process calibration tools, such as multi-meter, signal generator, and amprobe
• Experience with low voltage AC (<600VAC) and DC (<50VDC) circuit assembly
• Knowledge of electrical safety, electrical code requirements, and common types of control equipment
• Experience in a quality control related assignment
• Experience supporting connected devices, IoT platforms, or industrial data systems
• Familiarity with data ingestion workflows, device telemetry, or remote monitoring systems
• Experience collaborating with remote technical support or global service teams
• Ability to analyze trends or recurring issues and communicate findings to engineering or product teams
• Experience working with quality systems in an ISO 9001-certified environment involving digital or connected equipment
• Familiarity with labeling, asset identification, or traceability requirements for electronic equipment
• Skilled trade degree or certification (Industrial Electrician training)
• Experience operating water pretreatment equipment
• Basic computer skills (examples: data entry, Internet/e-mail, etc.)
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently

What’s In It For You

• Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $55,000.00 - $82,500.00. 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. Click here to see our benefits.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• 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. We are also committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with 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.