AutoReqId 42399BR External Job Title Mechanical Engineer Functional Area Research .and. Development Sub-Function Research .and. Development Division Research Development .and. Engineering (RD.and.E) City Eagan State/Province MN Country US Employment Status - global req Full Time Job Description Founded in 1923, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. With 2012 sales of $12 billion and 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions and on-site service to promote safe food, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use and improve operational efficiencies for customers in the food, healthcare, energy, hospitality, commercial laundry and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. At Ecolab we believe that the success of our associates and the success of the company go hand in hand. We are committed to a culture that fully leverages our people''s talents by promoting an environment where all people can make a difference, be heard, be supported, be developed, and be rewarded for their contributions. This is where you come in. Mechanical Engineers operate within the Research, Development and Engineering group. This position supports all business units of a globally diversified technology/service company, creating a dynamic, challenging, and varied work environment. Challenge yourself to create innovative control and dispensing systems that improve the user experience, safety, and value for our customers. This position will entail a variety of mechanical engineering work with a focus on new product testing and evaluation. You will perform many mechanical and system design activities, including design, analysis, component and system level testing, manufacturing transfer, and post launch support. Main Responsibilities: Test, evaluate and analyze resulting data to determine or prove performance and reliability Develop new test methods and equipment to evaluate equipment performance and reliability Participate in the design and development of new chemical dispensers and control systems Perform research, design, and test for product improvement and development of new and launched products Ensure compliance with design criteria and standards Identify and evaluate technologies to advance the performance and reliability of existing and new products Work closely with and under the direction of staff engineers Basic Qualifications: Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Mechanical Engineering Legal authorization to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications: Excellent analytical and decision making skills Experience with mechanical design and analysis tools Experience developing test procedures and methods, and execution of tests Effective oral communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team while handling multiple tasks or projects Demonstrated leadership skills About Ecolab Every day, we make the world cleaner, safer and healthier - protecting people and vital resources. Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Around the world businesses in foodservice, food processing, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and oil and gas markets choose Ecolab products and services to keep their environment clean and safe, operate efficiently and achieve sustainability goals. Our global workforce of over 44,000 employees is consistently delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers. CB J2W CB US 1st MON_NA J2W MonUS 1st LI_NLC No Post Business Unit - Posting Inventory Ecolab Corporate Functional US