Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a highly self-motivated and creative scientist or engineer to join our innovation efforts in cooling technologies for the data center industry.  We are seeking a Lead Chemical Engineer/Chemist to join the EU Water RD&E team, who will ideally be based in Leiden, the Netherlands. In this role you will be responsible for developing and deploying new technologies and new products to serve customers and to enable business growth. We are seeking candidates who have a desire for collaboration and teamwork, are self-motivated, have good communication skills, and are creative problem solvers.

What’s in it For You:

The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company and a team that is passionate about growth

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection.

What You Will Do:

Lead/Collaborate in innovation development and deployment (chemistry, digital, and equipment) for Data Center customers:

Identify and understand customer needs and challenges within the datacenter industry and use these learnings build the innovation roadmap

Collaborate with a global team (and across various functions) on the development of technologies that meet customer needs

Develop potential 3rd party collaboration in technology development or assessment;

Provide insight on technical hurdles in innovation development

Be responsible for leading and conducting both lab and field tests which includes;

Analyzing test data, documenting and reporting-out the results in a clear and concise manner

Development of the application guidelines for new products and/or technologies;

Provide advanced technical support to sales and customers which includes but not limited to, technical training, technical exchange, trouble-shooting, etc.

30-50% travel required

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience in the Data Center industry

Masters in chemical, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or related with ideally >5 years of technical or research experience

Ph.D in chemical, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or related with ideally >3 years of technical or research experience

Self-starter with great initiative and drive

Ability to deliver complex information in an easy-to-understand format

Creative problem-solving skills

Proficiency in English (both written and verbal) required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in liquid cooling, closed loop cooling, or thermal system design

Chemistry understanding and experience

Project management skill and experience

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.