Chemical/Process Engineer – Des Plaines

Among the most recognized brand names in the water industry, Culligan International has been manufacturing and distributing water treatment products and bottled water for household and commercial use, worldwide, since 1936. The company has cultivated a reputation based on service, quality and water expertise over its 70+ years of industry leadership. Its solutions have been awarded the Good Housekeeping Seal®, highlighted as a Consumers Digest® ''Best Buy'', and featured on the ''Designing Spaces®'' national television show. The franchised “Culligan Man” noted in advertising is known in more than 90 countries.

Headquartered in Rosemont, IL, Culligan offers the most extensive water treatment product line in the world. We are the leading innovator and provider of filters for tap water, household water softeners, micro-filtration products, desalination systems, and portable deionization services. Besides Culligan, the Company's brand names include Everpure, Elga, and Bruner. Culligan delivers bottled water and water systems to consumers and businesses through its network of over 800 Company owned dealers.

Purchased by a fund controlled by the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in 2004, the company executed significant cost reductions in 2005 and developed an appropriate infrastructure to support the growth of the enterprise. Entering 2006, Culligan successfully negotiated a new agreement with its franchise dealer network which will prove advantageous to both parties. The work related to these activities has already had a significant impact on Culligan’s financial results. The company is strong, profitable, and well-positioned in the market. Culligan is focused on strategic growth initiatives which will see the business expand in previously under-serviced segments, growing revenue both domestically and abroad, and generating higher levels of profitability.


Culligan is seeking a Senior Chemical/Process Engineering leader to guide our new projects in the area of industrial reclaim water and industrial process water systems development and application engineering. This skill set is also needed in conjunction with our R&D team leadership to enhance our technical relationships with industry organizations and improve our ability to transition products in these new areas from R&D / development into the product portfolio.

Responsibilities include

Development and Design of water treatment and water handling systems for commercial and light industrial applications. Design and oversee experimental laboratory and in-field testing of systems and subelements. Assist in the development of new equipment and process trains as well as interface with customers and participate in the development of bids. Participate in industry associations and research efforts. Familiarity with water treatment industry practices, treatment and procedures. A wide degree of creativity is expected.

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