Engineer I

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

1. Primarily responsible for Engineering, product standardization, new product development, product optimization, Value Engineering of existing products and Product Order executions.

2. Perform Product/Project engineering and development of filtration and disinfections products

for water and wastewater treatment applications.

3. Responsible for New Product development from scope definition to concept development, detail engineering calculation and analysis, vendor coordination, manufacturing drawing creation, prototype manufacturing support, engineering design/manufacturing approval and engineering documentation creation for the required code certification of the products.

4. Perform Engineering and design for metallic & Non-metallic components such as FRP, PVC, CPVC, HDPE, PE, etc., and pressure vessels according to industry code (ASME VIII & ASME RTP-1) and certification requirements.

5. Perform conceptual as well as detail design using 2D/3D CAD software’s; activities such as creation of General Arrangement (GA), detail fabrication/machining/mold drawings for water treatment products, vessels, frames, and generate Bill of Materials (BOM management in SAP) with part numbers according to different shop floor requirements, based on project or business requirements.

6. Perform basic FEA analysis for water treatment products development/VAVE for new design & modification of existing design.

7. Assist in resolving design issues during manufacture, installation, commissioning and operation of products and systems, and liaise with customers with respect to legacy design issues.

8. Prepare & send RFQs for mechanical equipment’s to local and international vendors & suppliers.

9. Create innovations for differentiated product design with validated analysis and assist in protection of specific Intellectual Property Rights.

10. Able to evaluate and summarize the technical activity to convey the results to global product Managers and engineers, as necessary.

11. Organize and actively participate in international conference calls for engineering reviews with the respective stake holders globally and deliver on promises.

12. Up to 15% International travel may be required.

Requirements: 

B. Tech/B.E. – Mechanical or equivalent with M. Tech may add value but not a must.

1. Having 4 to 7 years of hands-on experience in new product development, basic engineering calculation, CAD design and drawings, FEA know-how for product analysis with steel and plastics components / assemblies, Product Engineering and VAVE.

2. Preferred domain expertise on filtration/disinfection product developments such as Sand filters, Regenerative Media Filter, UV disinfection, Chemical skids, Gas Feeders, etc., from water and wastewater treatment industry experience preferred or equivalent design industry experience - such as filters, pumps, valves, compressors, fans, blowers, compressed air systems, heat exchangers, agitators, etc.,

3. Experience on FRP, Plastic product design, mold design and development, failure mode and effects analysis will be an added advantage.

4. Experience in AutoCAD, parametric solid modeling in Inventor preferred

5. Exposure to ANSYS, Nastran or other FEA tools and know-how on non-linear analysis, transient, and fatigue will be an added advantage and not a must.

6. Knowledge in Materials (metallic & non-metallic), structural engineering, mechanical & machine element design, Hydraulics and mechanics of fluid flows, heat transfers, material properties and Vibrations.

7. Able to read and understand the P&ID’s of products and systems of water and wastewater treatment.

8. Experience in R&D, Reverse Engineering of Product, Equipment, Components, and parts will be an added advantage.

9. Experienced in working with international global teams with good communication skills.

Other Skills and competencies: 

1. A 'can-do' attitude in responding, leading, and effecting changes. Go the extra mile to do his/her work; is self-driven and self-reliant to achieve the success.

2. Strong communication skills to liaise with international teams and locations, communicate in a precise way, give, and accept constructive feedback. 

3. Be imaginative, ambitious and stimulate new ideas. Be truthful and act with integrity and deliver on promises.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.