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Veralto Process Engineer, Onsite - Ames, IA in Ames, Iowa

Join Us in Making a Global Impact:

Are you passionate about working in an international, diverse environment?

Are you eager to advance your career in the evolving water industry?

Are you committed to sustainability and looking for a company that shares your values?

If so, read on!

At Hach, we don’t just work with water; we safeguard it. Water is the world’s most precious resource, and we’re driven by a mission to protect it while promoting sustainability. As part of our team, you’ll join a flexible, family-friendly organization that genuinely cares about its people and the planet.

Check this:

Hach Walk for Water (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYaFxwijEQk) ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYaFxwijEQk )

We are Hach: one global team (https://youtu.be/vc18gmR1lSc?si=IDwTnIzno1OvQae7) ( https://youtu.be/vc18gmR1lSc?si=IDwTnIzno1OvQae7 )

Why Hach?

We offer:

  • A Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values inclusion, teamwork, and the power of diverse perspectives.

  • Career Growth: Benefit from personalized career coaching and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. (73% of our senior leader roles were filled internally, check out the info in Veralto’s sustainability report (https://www.veralto.com/wp-content/uploads/Veralto_2024_Sustainability_Report.pdf) :

https://www.veralto.com/wp-content/uploads/Veralto_2024_Sustainability_Report.pdf )

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous paid time off and comprehensive health benefits, including a 401(k) plan.

  • Purposeful Work: Make a measurable impact on a global scale by helping to solve one of the world’s most critical challenges.

As a Process Engineer in our Engineering department in Ames, Iowa, you’ll take ownership of our manufacturing processes, as Liquid and powder chemistry, processing of raw materials, synthesis, reaction, finished solutions, among others, driving continuous improvement and providing technical support across the organization. Your work will span from new product introductions to customer support, ensuring that our processes are efficient, effective, and sustainable. Immediate projects this role will jump in to could include redesigns, adjustment of equipments to improve filling, guarding to protect our associate's safety.

This role is onsite, and a regular, flexible schedule between 5 AM and 6 PM can be established.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

  • Innovate and implement cutting-edge technologies, methods, and techniques.

  • Own and optimize the manufacturing process and standard work.

  • Lead cross-functional teams to drive impactful process changes.

  • Coordinate and oversee the implementation of process improvements.

  • Project Management: work on multiple projects, manage your time, and work with teams across the company.

  • Work with a talented group of engineers with different backgrounds that will help you grow and develop yourself as a professional.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

  • Strong project management skills.

  • Mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving ability.

About Us:

At Hach ( www.hach.com ), we’re united by a singular purpose: ensuring water quality for people around the globe. Every one of our associates plays a critical role in this mission, helping to make water analysis faster, simpler, greener, and more informative.

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a respectful and collaborative community that fosters your professional growth and development. We’re committed to your success and want your talents to shine, supported by resources that make a positive difference in your life.

Motivated by the highest possible stakes—climate change and global health—we’re working together in a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and environment.

You can learn more about as at: https://www.hach.com/about-us and Water is our why (https://youtu.be/yU6jD2xQoEk?si=93gC-cDUN-mwS7DK) ( https://youtu.be/yU6jD2xQoEk?si=93gC-cDUN-mwS7DK )

Hach is proud to be a Water Quality company within Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a global leader in essential technology solutions. Imagine a world where everyone has access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. That’s the future we’re building today.

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may remain open longer.

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.

You can apply for this role through the Careers Page at https://jobs.veralto.com/global/en/hach (or through the Workday “Find Jobs” function if you are a current employee).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionall y required to reach with hands and arms. Employee is required to constantly stand on feet.

The employee must frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and workspace restrictions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include: eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contact lenses are not allowed.

The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING

External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check and possible pre-employment physical and/or credit history review. Hach will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal Law.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

US ONLY :

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $50,000 - $66,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.

Unsolicited Assistance

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies (https://www.veralto.com/our-companies/) , in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.

Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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