Senior Mechanical Engineer

Ecolab is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Operational Innovation (OI) team. This candidate will primarily be responsible for applying mechanical engineering and project management experience to drive and execute high impact-cost optimization and resilience projects as part of the OI team. This role will be crucial in driving our Low-Cost Market Sourcing (LCMS) initiatives in Mexico. The driven individual will collaborate with Procurement, Engineering & Connected Solutions (ECS), Equipment Compliance, R&D Teams, and Supplier Quality.

They will coordinate, drive, and execute new supplier approvals, cost optimization, and security of supply initiatives. Successful candidates will possess strong collaboration and teamwork skills, be self‑motivated, have good communication skills, and be creative problem solvers.

• The opportunity to tackle some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes in diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

• Serve as engineering technical expert on the Low‑Cost Market Sourcing team for alternate supplier qualifications, including specification analysis, initial impact assessment of technical aspects, SME coordination, and approvals.
• Lead OI project management for new supplier approvals, substitution, and consolidation projects to enable growth, cost optimization, and security of supply.
• Effectively communicate requirements and timelines to internal stakeholders for the implementation of OI projects.
• Collaborate effectively with global OI teams and key functions including RDE, regulatory, procurement, supply chain, and marketing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline with 5 years of experience in research, development, engineering or supply chain; or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in the same fields.
• Fluent (oral and written) in Spanish and English.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 50% of the time.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent organization, and attention to detail.
• Results‑oriented leader seeking career growth.
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.

• Experience with regulatory agency compliance and requirements.
• Project management experience, including PMP certification.
• Proficiency with SAP.

The pay range for this position is $ – $. Many factors are considered when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.

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.

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 on our career website.

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