Hybrid Lead Chemical Engineer chez Ecolab

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a highly self-motivated and creative scientist or engineer to join our innovation efforts in cooling technologies for the data center industry.  We are seeking a Lead Chemical Engineer/Chemist to join the APGC Water RD&E team, who will be based in Singapore. In this role you will be responsible for developing and deploying new technologies and new products to serve customer and to enable business growth. We are seeking candidates who have a desire for collaboration and teamwork, are self-motivated, have good communication skills, and are creative problem solvers.

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company and a team that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
• A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection.

What You Will Do:

• Lead/Collaborate in innovation development and deployment (chemistry, digital, and equipment) for Data Center customers:
  • Provide technical insight on technical hurdles in innovation development
  • Conduct both lab and field tests;
  • Analyze the test data, document and report-out the results in a clear and concise manner
  • Develop the application guidelines for new products or technologies;
• Identify customer needs and gain 1st hand insights for innovation ideas for multi-year innovation roadmap building
• Develop potential 3rd party collaboration in technology development or assessment;
• Provide advanced technical support to sales and customer which includes but not limited to, technical training, technical exchange, trouble-shooting, etc.
• 25-50% travel required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D or M.S. in chemical, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related
• M.S. with > 5 years or Ph.D. with >3 years of technical or research experience
• Experience in Data Center industry
• Self-starter with great initiative and drive
• Ability to deliver complex information in an easy-to-understand format
• Creative problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in liquid cooling, close loop cooling, or thermal system design
• Chemistry understanding and experience
• Project management skill and experience