- Collaborate with clients and application specialists during the tender/bid stage to define control equipment designs and specifications
- Monitor and advise on costs associated with electrical designs throughout proposals and project execution
- Program and configure PLCs and SCADA systems to meet technical, commercial, and project requirements
- Develop control strategies and supporting documentation to define project-specific programming requirements
- Create and manage electrical documentation, including control philosophies, design specifications, load schedules, and wiring schematics
- Provide technical support including field service, commissioning, operator training, and warranty support
- Maintain engineering records for drawings and associated data for future reference
- Ensure timely submission of engineering deliverables and adherence to project schedules and budgets
- Troubleshoot automation, integration, and network communication issues
- Provide technical assistance and training to Sales and Product Support teams
- Onsite in Plano, TX
- Travel: Frequent domestic and international travel required (up to 50%)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of five (5) years of electrical and automation experience in a production, manufacturing, or design environment
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply logical and scientific thinking in varied situations
- Ability to make decisions involving multiple variables in both standard and non-standard scenarios
- Experience with control systems such as:
- Rockwell (Control Logix, RS Linx, FactoryTalk Linx, BootP, Logix Echo)
- Siemens (S7-400, TIA Portal, Simatic Manager Step 7, Proneta)
- SCADA platforms (Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, Archestra, GE Cimplicity, WinCC, Ignition)
- Drive software (ABB Drive Composer, Starter)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Ability to interpret process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mechanical and structural drawings, and wiring schematics
- No immigration sponsorship provided for this role
- Frequently required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to stand
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds
- Electrical & Control Engineering degree, major in Automation or Industrial Automation
- Experience with Visual Basic, .NET Visual Studio, and Python
- Experience with instrumentation and PID control technologies
- Previous field experience
- Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers or project teams
Careers Advancing Ovivo by Ecolab – Water Technology Solutions
Help shape the future of water and technology by joining Ovivo by Ecolab’s Water Technology Solutions team. Together, we drive innovation in ultrapure water solutions that are critical to industries powering global progress. At Ovivo, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact that matters—solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you’re passionate about water circularity, sustainability, and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported.
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Benefits
Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. 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.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of five (5) years of electrical and automation experience in a production, manufacturing, or design environment
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents
- Strong problem-solving skills with logical and scientific thinking
- Ability to make decisions involving multiple variables in standard and non-standard scenarios
- Experience with Rockwell control systems (ControlLogix, RS Linx, FactoryTalk Linx, BootP, Logix Echo)
- Experience with Siemens control systems (S7-400, TIA Portal, Simatic Manager Step 7, Proneta)
- Experience with SCADA platforms (Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, Archestra, GE Cimplicity, WinCC, Ignition)
- Experience with drive software (ABB Drive Composer, Starter)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, mechanical and structural drawings, and wiring schematics
- Electrical & Control Engineering degree, major in Automation or Industrial Automation
- Experience with Visual Basic, .NET Visual Studio, and Python
- Experience with instrumentation and PID control technologies
- Previous field experience
- Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers or project teams
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ecolab and has not been reviewed or approved by Ecolab.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
Ecolab Insights
What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
