Director RD&E Data Centers

Director - RD&E

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. 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range :

137,600 - 206,400 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

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.

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