We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Project Engineer II to lead and support capital projects, process improvement initiatives, equipment installations, and manufacturing optimization efforts at our Philadelphia, PA plant. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, and external vendors to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.
What You Will Do:
Project Management
Manage manufacturing and engineering projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk assessments.
Coordinate project activities with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Manufacturing Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, yield, and reliability.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Equipment and Capital Projects
Lead equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
Support automation, controls, and technology upgrades.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
5 years of chemical manufacturing engineering experience or related.
Experience managing capital or process improvement projects.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
PMP certification preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
Experience with CAD, ERP, MES, or CMMS systems.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
Benefits
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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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
- 5 years of chemical manufacturing engineering experience or related
- Experience managing capital or process improvement projects
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- PMP certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Experience with CAD, ERP, MES, or CMMS systems
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.
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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.
