The Electrical Engineering Manager demonstrates ability to apply extensive expertise with significant breadth or depth utilizing complex electrical engineering, project management, and other relevant theory and concepts, to assignments where precedents typically do not exist. Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Demonstrates ability to analyze and interpret incomplete information. Adapts problem solving approach to identify multiple solutions. Regularly demonstrates initiative and creativity in identifying and trying new and different approaches.
The Equipment & Connected Solutions (ECS) team, part of Ecolab’s Research, Development and Engineering (RD&E) organization, designs innovative control, dispensing and sensor instrumentation systems to improve customer value, user experience, and safety. This position supports all Ecolab businesses, creating a dynamic, challenging, and varied work environment. The primary focus of the position is leading an engineering team through new product development of advanced control, sensor and connected monitoring systems. The role may include some individual contributor work as well as management duties.
What’s In It For You:
Opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments
Ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth and opportunity
Support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
Contribute to the research and development of differentiated technologies, products, processes, and systems
What You Will Do:
Lead a team of engineers in the design of embedded control systems and wireless/connected products, from requirements through schematic capture, PCB layout, circuit simulation/modeling, bring-up, and design iteration
Ensure the team is partnering with cross-functional teams (firmware, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, quality) to develop, optimize, and qualify designs that meet internal customer requirements, cost targets, and reliability expectations
Plan and support global compliance activities (eg. UL, CE, EMC, and wireless), including pre-compliance design reviews, test planning, lab coordination, and driving regulatory issue resolution with internal and external partners
Collaborate with internal and external research teams to evaluate new control and sensor technologies, prototype concepts, and transition successful solutions into robust product designs
Support work with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure PCBA builds meet quality, manufacturability (DFM/DFT), and test/continuity objectives; support pilot builds and production ramp as needed
Collaborate with other internal teams to ensure appropriate resourcing for projects.
Coordinate and communicate issues, concerns, and progress on projects and technical developments to ensure consistent alignment between stakeholders and senior RD&E management.
Improve engineering processes with mind towards efficiency and speed to market.
Coach, mentor, and act as subject matter expert on technical and project management topics.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field and 6 years of related experience in electrical engineering
Experience with schematic capture and electrical CAD tools
Experience managing technical teams
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field and 4 year(s) of experience in electrical engineering circuit design; and
6+ years of experience designing embedded hardware (schematics, PCB layout, bring-up, debug)
Demonstrated technical leadership (e.g., establishing design best practices, improving development processes, or leading technical reviews across a team)
Demonstrated experience managing a wide variety of internal stakeholders and work prioritization
Proven track record of organizational change implementation
Demonstrated ability to build talent, teams, and organizations to support and deliver strategic initiatives
Proven ability to effectively mentor, coach, and train associates in key technical disciplines across the organization
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical topics to cross-functional and non-technical stakeholders
Experience designing with microprocessors/microcontrollers and/or System-on-Module (SoM) platforms
Experience with embedded wireless/IoT product design (e.g., Bluetooth LE, Wi‑Fi) including integration, certification considerations, and troubleshooting
Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
Power and I/O circuit design experience for control applications through implementation of: AC/DC inputs, DC/DC conversion, protection, sensing, drivers/actuators
Experience with common communication interfaces/protocols (e.g., RS‑485, CAN/CANopen, I2C, SPI, UART, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11)
Experience designing for and supporting regulatory compliance activities (safety, EMC, and wireless) including test planning, lab coordination, and issue resolution
Demonstrated ability to own designs end-to-end, drive work to closure, and troubleshoot complex system-level issues
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. 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.
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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.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
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