Manufacturing Test Hardware Engineer

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.

The Role: Xylem seeks to hire a Senior Manufacturing Test Hardware Engineer who will be responsible for the design, documentation, build, debug and support activities for test fixtures. Primarily focused on factory testing both for the existing product lines and developing test solutions for NPI projects.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

Successful candidates will be strong self-starters with the ability to operate independently and give limited direction to technicians. They will work as part of a team with Mechanical Engineers and Software Developers and should understand the interactions between hardware and software on a manufacturing line.

· Lead Test fixture design and development to provide exceptional solutions to test the products in both high volume and low volume manufacturing environments.

· Collaborate across teams to develop production test solutions that properly screen for product defects while optimizing for product throughput.

· Seek and drive continuous improvement efforts to lower instances of false failures and increase throughput.

· Coordinate with program managers to implement complex process changes and configurations to optimize the manufacturing process.

· Analyze test data to ensure product quality and reliability and repeatability of test fixtures produced

· Support capacity increase initiatives though build and test of duplicate stations.

· Detailed and timely technical documentation of test fixture design schematics.

· Approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, staying curious and proactive in finding solutions.

· Adapt to new technologies and methods, remaining flexible and quickly adjusting to changes in project requirements and unexpected challenges.

· Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

· B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field.

· 7+ years technical experience preferably focused on high volume consumer product developing test cases

· Basic RF functional and testing understanding

· Strong team working skills

· Must be familiar with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) practices and must emphasize their importance.

· Understanding of test methodologies used to validate battery and mains operated electrical products

· Understanding of test methodologies used to evaluate functionality and performance at the product level

· Understanding of automation tools, software and methodologies

· Understanding of manufacturing test methods and processes

· Strong sense of ownership, willingness to go beyond the perceived boundaries of responsibilities to resolve issues

· Experience with HW Design tools (Altium preferred)

· Must be able to proficiently use documentation and communication tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, etc).

· Experience with products for the utility industry, specifically water, gas and electric meters, is preferred.

· Must have excellent communication and organizational skills and must be able to work independently and prioritize tasks.

· Occasional travel to production facilities required

· Ability to deal with multiple priorities and problems in a high pressure fast paced environment

· Second language desirable to facilitate communications with Contract Manufacturers

· Maintain composure and professionalism, ability to empathize with upset customers and team members

SALARY: The estimated salary range for this position is $105,000 - $125,000. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.

Job postings will include a wide salary range, with each role's pay falling within that range. The starting salary is based on factors such as skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position

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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.