Project Engineer II

United StatesFull-time$85.9k–$129kPosted Aug 5, 2026

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

The pay range for this position is $85,900.00 - $128,900.00. 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 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 


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) 

Ecolab 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. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. 

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