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The Continuous Improvement Engineer is an individual who works closely with all functions across the Joliet plant. They will lead efforts to automate and digitize data and equipment for the site. They will develop and program systems to enable improvements and growth through a better understand of the in-process KPIs. A successful candidate will be a self-starter who will take the time to understand the existing operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and help build and implement a roadmap to manufacturing excellence.\nWhat’s in it For You:\nThrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment\nComprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more! \nWhat You Will Do:\nUtilize TPM principles to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost by planning and executing projects while meeting project cost and schedule objectives\nProject management of a portfolio on improvement projects\nDesign and deploy new solutions for existing outdated data pipelines \nProactively make recommendations and identify opportunities to enable manufacturing transformation within manufacturing site \nTrain others in systems, tools, and processes \nLead automation of data, processes and analyses \nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering\n2 years of experience in a chemical, food, or related manufacturing environment\nExceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities\nKnowledge of TPM methodology, Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies\nNo immigration sponsorship is available for this position\nPreferred Qualifications:\n5 years of experience in a chemical, food, or related manufacturing environment\nMaster's Degree in an Engineering discipline\nWorld Class manufacturing and TPM experience\nTraining or experience in data engineering skills such as ETL, data warehousing, database systems, data analysis, and machine learning \nLean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification\nKnowledge of SQL or OSI/AVEVA PI Lean\nExperience with Azure Data Factory and/or Azure SQL Database \nSite Information:\nThe Joliet, IL facility is Ecolab’s largest North American manufacturing site. The 600,000-square-foot, 24/7 operation manufactures approximately 900 formulas and 1,700 SKUs, including liquid, powder, organic, and cast products that support clean water, abundant energy, and safe food\nAnnual or Hourly Compensation Range\nThe pay range for this position is $74,700.00 - $112,200.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.Benefits\nEcolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.\nIf you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.\nPotential Customer Requirements Notice\nTo meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:\n- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.\nAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\nEcolab 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. 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