Lead IoT Engineer

The Lead IoT Engineer will support and grow Ecolabs digital transformation through the development of IoT-enabled systems. This role in RD&E is part of the IoT Innovation team and focuses on concept generation prototyping and testing embedded hardware and firmware systems that enable the next-generation of connectivity across Ecolabs global platforms.

In this position you will execute a variety of engineering initiatives with a focus on rapid prototyping feasibility testing providing technical guidance and some post-launch support of IoT solutions. The work involves the adaptation and integration of commercially available IoT technologies development of custom solutions and the creation of platform technologies that can be leveraged across multiple business units. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs define high-level system architecture and deliver innovative solutions that meet our business and operational goals.

This is a hands-on engineering role that blends technical depth with creativity and systems thinking. You will be expected to work both independently and as part of a team contributing to both front-end innovation and technical guidance. The work we do every day impacts our customers and the world around you.

What you will do:

• Understand and assess IoT needs and requirementsfrom the businesses and recommend use and/or develop IoT solutions to meet customer needs.

• Adapt and integrate commercially available IoT technologies for Ecolab applications.

• Develop IoT Conceptsto meet Ecolabs future connectivity needs.

• Research and demonstrate the feasibility of new IoT technologies to meet connectivity needs.

• Determine the quickest way to build and test prototypes in lab and field environments adopting a maker mindset to quickly assess feasibility.

• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teamsto understand needs and develop new IoT-enabled products.

• Document and publish research results written and through presentations and demonstrations.

• Propose and develop platform IoT technologieswhich can be adapted to solve multiple problems for Ecolabs businesses.

• Adhere to established standard procedures to ensure consistency safety and compliance throughout all project phases.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Software Engineering or related field and 6 years in Research and Development or MS and 4 years of experience or PhD and 2 years of experience

• Ability to develop software and design electrical boards for prototyping new IoT technologies.

• Experience working both independently and in a team environment.

• Experience in defining implementing characterizing and leading end-to-end IoT systems development.

• Experience developing performance metrics for the evaluation of IoT systems.

• Experience managing a wide range of concurrent technical projects and getting agreement on and managing priorities.

• Demonstrated experience to learn new areas and applications.

• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of work experience.

• Experience developing market-driven multidisciplinary based IoT solutions: Connectivity Protocols Embedded Systems Data Analytics Cybersecurity and Machine Learning.

• Ability to develop software and design electrical boards for prototyping new IoT technologies.

• Project management experience.

• Problem-solving skills and familiarity with problem-solving methodologies.

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills and ability to present results clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.

• Ability to understand Ecolab applications and develop appropriate characterization tools to get to the heart of problems.

• Knowledge of emerging IoT technology trends and the field of data analytics

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