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 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.

Benefits

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- 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.

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