Director RD&E Data Centers

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a talented scientist and people leader with expertise in Data Center cooling to join the Global High Tech R&D team located in Naperville, IL as a Director - RD&E. The scope of responsibilities requires a strong technology leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of identifying, developing, and commercializing creative customer solutions that create value and drive growth.

This role will lead the innovation portfolio for equipment used in direct-to-chip liquid cooling. The Director - RD&E will develop novel and sustainable cooling solutions, communicate regularly with the field/customers/business leaders, ensure a robust pipeline for new products and platforms that help our customer solve complex water problems, and develop a team of high caliber scientists.

This position reports to the Global Senior Director of Data Centers RD&E. It is highly visible and cross-functional role, requiring significant collaboration with business and functions, communication with executive management, and extensive work with customers and partners.Team and talent development is also a critical role of this leader. Apply for the opportunity to work on one of Ecolab's highest growth engines!

What you will do

• Lead a portfolio of projects that deliver unique solutions related to cooling and optimization for our Data Center customers.
• Own the development, design, and validation of the new equipment portfolio.
• Build a team that develops solutions to complex research problems requiring creativity and ingenuity.
• Ensure protection of Nalco Water intellectual property through patenting, licensing, and joint development agreements.
• Collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team of sales leaders, researchers, industry technical consultants, functional business partners, customers, and OEM partners to develop new ideas that solve difficult problems related to water usage and energy efficiency in Data Centers.
• Communicate project status and innovation impact regularly to stakeholders and business leaders.
• Assume a leadership role in Safety and embody Nalco Water's safety culture. Ensure all research activities are performed with safety as the top priority.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or related discipline
• 15+ years of experience in equipment development, thermal engineering, and/or data center cooling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in portfolio leadership and implementation of strategic roadmaps.
• Successful equipment design, validation, and deployment.
• Extensive knowledge of Cooling Distribution Units, cold plates, and direct-to-chip liquid cooling

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and 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, we 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, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.