Lead Chemical Engineer

Ecolab Inc.•Naperville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Lead Chemical Engineer position at Ecolab's CTG RD&E division is dedicated to the application of colloidal silica in concrete admixture and refractory products. The role is highly customer support-oriented, requiring significant domestic travel, problem-solving, and strong communication skills. The engineer will be responsible for planning and executing both field and laboratory trials, driving technology improvement, and serving as a subject matter expert in concrete admixtures. Ecolab aims to leverage its market leadership in investment casting industry supplies to gain significant market share in the concrete industry with this role.

Requirements

BS in Chemical Engineering or related and 6 years of R&D experience; MS in Chemical Engineering or related and 4 years of R&D experience or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related and 2 years related R&D experience
Hands-on experience in concrete manufacturing processes, concrete admixtures design and formulation
Ability to travel up to 50% domestically
Immigration Sponsorship not available for this role

Nice To Haves

Refractory formulation and handling
Detailed knowledge in common concrete processes, admixture composition, raw materials and their key functions
Strong customer-facing skills
Recognized as a technical expert in concrete admixture formulation, performance and analyses

Responsibilities

Plan and execute trials in the field
Execute trials in the laboratory
Drive technology improvement
Perform as a subject matter expert in the field of Concrete Admixtures
Plan and execute development of new technologies in the field of concrete and refractory
Coordinate and execute internal and field trials for validation of the technologies
Actively coach, train, and mentor other operators at customer sites