Principal Lab Technician

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a skilled member with expertise in hardware engineering and testing to join the Global High Tech (GHT) R&D team in Naperville, IL as a Principal Lab Technician. The GHT team supports Ecolabs Data Centers, Microelectronics, and Colloidal Technologies segments. In this role, you will lead laboratory activities supporting data center hardware design and development to help maintain a strong pipeline of products and platforms that address complex hardware challenges. What You Will Do Work closely with thermal and mechanical engineers to advance new designs from concept to validated hardware. Develop and execute lab tests, characterization plans, and validation procedures. Assist with mechanical and thermal assembly and integration of prototype systems, collaborating with engineering teams on enclosures, mounting, cabling, and other systemlevel integration activities. Coordinate a varied workload, manage shifting priorities, and complete tasks within required timelines. Assemble and troubleshoot electronic systems for data centers, including CDUs (Cooling Distribution Units), pumps, sensors, and other electromechanical hardware systems. Perform mechanical assembly, disassembly, and maintenance tasks Follow established safety procedures and provide guidance to the engineering team on proper practices. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Science with 4 years of experience. Experience working with hardware systems for data centers. Handson lab experience, including thermal/mechanical experimentation, data acquisition, soldering, rework, modifications, and repair of data center hardware. Experience designing and maintaining prototype test fixtures, jigs, and laboratory setups. Experience designing and fabricating hardware and assemblies using CAD/CAM software and CNC machining. Ability to lift 30 lbs. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of cooling technologies, cold plates, and cooling distribution units. Familiarity with servers, racks, and mechanical assembly processes for data center hardware. Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Understanding of industry standards and regulations related to cooling distribution units. Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The pay range for this position is $63,500.00 - $95,400.00. 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. 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 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. 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. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers 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. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the worlds most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.