Production Engineer

at Ecolab

Record last updated: 2/21/2026 11:13:35 AM

Current Days Open
22
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$74,700.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$74,700.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
64
First Seen
9/18/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$74,700.00 (Yearly)
2/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$109,100.00 (Yearly)
11/20/2025

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Full Job Description

Join Ecolab at our flagship manufacturing site in Joliet, IL as a Production Engineer. You will lead technical improvement work at our largest chemical blend operation to produce the cleaning and sanitation products Ecolab makes for the United States' market. Whats in it For You: Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more! Work at Ecolab's largest North American manufacturing facility. Here you'll find tons of opportunities to grow and challenge yourself! What You Will Do: Ensure safe work practices at all times Create a healthy employee relations climate. Support a team-based environment with engagement and communication at the forefront Own / develop result tracking systems and utilization Define and improve equipment and TPM system standards Coach and develop EO and RE technical skill capabilities Lead daily, weekly and monthly technical troubleshooting Apply, improve, and coach others on TPM tools to drive process improvements AM, PM, FI Lead OEE and capacity improvements for the business with an emphasis on top loss transformations Develop and lead execution of OEE improvement action plan Work closely with Production and Reliability teams to implement and improve TPM tools (CILs, CLs, planned maintenance standards, etc.) Lead small technical changes (FI projects) and small capital improvements Work closely with the Engineering team to provide technical design input to and lead the start-up of the projects using Early Equipment Management (EEM) tools and the CQV process. Develop technical mastery in area / process as well as TPM tools and apply scientific understanding to key area transformations Lead and deliver aligned Material Loss & QA projects Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 2 years of experience in a chemical, food, or related manufacturing environment Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies No immigration sponsorship available for this position Preferred Qualifications: 5 years of experience in a chemical, food, or related manufacturing environment Master's Degree in an Engineering discipline World Class manufacturing and TPM experience Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The pay range for this position is $74,700.00 - $112,200.00. 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.

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