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Assistant Engineering Manager

ECOLAB
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), employee discount
United States, California, Chatsworth
Jan 20, 2026
Wastech Engineering is hiring! As an Assistant Engineering Manager, you'll help us keep complex, highimpact projects on track while elevating how our engineering team plans, designs, and delivers. You'll partner closely with the Engineering Manager to keep schedules clear and current, provide transparent project status daytoday, and ensure the right technical decisions are made at the right time. In this role, you'll guide design activities and offer handson support across Engineering, Production, and Sales-jumping into weekly client and internal meetings to remove roadblocks and keep momentum. You'll champion operational procedures that improve efficiency, all while monitoring project costs and performance so we meet commitments safely, on budget, and on schedule. What You Will Do Provide daily project status and update weekly engineering schedule with Engineering Manager Manage design activities and provide guidance as necessary Provide technical and management support to Engineering, Production, and Sales teams Participate in weekly client and internal meetings Implement and enforce operational procedures necessary to improve efficiency Monitor project costs and performance Position Details Onsite in Chatsworth, CA at Wastech Office Typical work hours are 8 AM - 5 PM limited travel Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering Focus on process background 15+ years of relevant work experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment Strong project management experience Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to manage direct reports Ability to adhere to safety protocols and perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Careers Advancing Ovivo by Ecolab'sWater Technology Solutions Help shape the future of water and technology by joining a team that drives innovation in ultrapurewater solutions -critical to industries powering global progress. These careers offer the chance to make an impact that matters solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you're passionate about water circularity,sustainability and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported. Annual or Hourly Compensation Range: The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. 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. Click herefor additional benefits information.If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 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