<p><span>Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day.</span><span><span> As a leading water technology company with </span><span>23,000 employees</span><span> </span><span>operating</span><span> 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.</span></span></p><p></p><div><div><p><b><span>Key Responsibilities</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>R&amp;D, Product Development &amp; Sustain</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead research, concept design, prototyping, and validation of control and automation solutions.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Own controls engineering deliverables across the NPD lifecycle, ensuring technical, quality, and compliance </span><span>objectives</span><span> are met.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support Sustain activities by implementing and adapting standardized R&amp;D programs for other product variants.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Translate customer and market needs into robust control architectures and product features.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support field trials, prototype testing, and design validation.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Controls Design &amp; Development</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Design and develop PLC programs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMI/SCADA interfaces (FactoryTalk View, WinCC).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Create standardized, modular control philosophies, sequences, and libraries.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Implement redundancy strategies to ensure product robustness.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Independent identification and resolution of complex and significant electrical engineering problems.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Instrumentation &amp; System Integration</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Select, integrate, and </span><span>validate</span><span> field instruments and industrial communication protocols (Modbus, </span><span>Profinet</span><span>, OPC UA, </span><span>Canbus</span><span>).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and reliability (DFR).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><p><b><span>Field Support &amp; Service Collaboration</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support and, if necessary, guide Service and Quality Assurance teams in analyzing field issues by defining test procedures, conducting tests, and, if </span><span>required</span><span>, traveling to installations.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Perform technical evaluation of change requests for standard components.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assist</span><span> in market launch of new products, providing support to Sales and Service teams for special issues or customer inquiries.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Collaboration &amp; Global Coordination</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Partner with cross-functional teams to develop integrated product solutions.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Engage with international stakeholders and suppliers for product platform integration.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Represent controls engineering in design reviews, risk assessments, and innovation workshops.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Travel globally for prototype testing, field validation, and NPD alignment.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Mentoring &amp; Knowledge Sharing</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Mentor junior engineers in </span><span>controls</span><span> design, product development, and Sustain practices.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Promote a product-focused mindset within the team.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Skills &amp; Qualifications</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Must-Have</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Master’s / </span><span>Bachelor’s</span><span> degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronics &amp; Communication Engineering.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>4–6 years of controls engineering experience, including R&amp;D, NPD, or Sustain exposure.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Expertise</span><span> in PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and IEC 61131-3 languages (Ladder, FBD, STL, SCL).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Hands-on instrumentation experience and familiarity with industrial communication protocols.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Knowledge of NPD processes, Sustain activities, toll-gate reviews, VOC analysis, and competitor benchmarking.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong English communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Nice-to-Have</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience in water/wastewater or process industry R&amp;D projects.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Familiarity with IoT/</span><span>IIoT</span><span>-enabled control architectures.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Exposure to DFM/DFR practices and advanced data handling (SQL, VB, C).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience mentoring engineers in </span><span>product-focused</span><span> and Sustain environments.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span>This role requires effective management of tasks and priorities along with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication in English is essential</span><span>.  </span><span>       </span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span>Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.</span><span> </span></p></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span><span>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; </span></span><span>where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.</span></p>

<p>Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world&rsquo;s biggest water challenges. We enable our customers to dramatically improve the way water and wastewater is used, managed, conserved, re-used and returned to nature. At every level, our global team is committed to access, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Our goal is for all our colleagues to be involved, respected, valued, connected, and free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about solving water, we want to hear from you.</p>

Engineer – Controls (NPD & Sustain)

<p><span>Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day.</span><span><span> As a leading water technology company with </span><span>23,000 employees</span><span> </span><span>operating</span><span> 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.</span></span></p><p></p><div><div><p><b><span>Key Responsibilities</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>R&amp;D, Product Development &amp; Sustain</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead research, concept design, prototyping, and validation of control and automation solutions.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Own controls engineering deliverables across the NPD lifecycle, ensuring technical, quality, and compliance </span><span>objectives</span><span> are met.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support Sustain activities by implementing and adapting standardized R&amp;D programs for other product variants.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Translate customer and market needs into robust control architectures and product features.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support field trials, prototype testing, and design validation.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Controls Design &amp; Development</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Design and develop PLC programs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMI/SCADA interfaces (FactoryTalk View, WinCC).</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Create standardized, modular control philosophies, sequences, and libraries.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Implement redundancy strategies to ensure product robustness.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Independent identification and resolution of complex and significant electrical engineering problems.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Instrumentation &amp; System Integration</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Select, integrate, and </span><span>validate</span><span> field instruments and industrial communication protocols (Modbus, </span><span>Profinet</span><span>, OPC UA, </span><span>Canbus</span><span>).</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and reliability (DFR).</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><p><b><span>Field Support &amp; Service Collaboration</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support and, if necessary, guide Service and Quality Assurance teams in analyzing field issues by defining test procedures, conducting tests, and, if </span><span>required</span><span>, traveling to installations.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Perform technical evaluation of change requests for standard components.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assist</span><span> in market launch of new products, providing support to Sales and Service teams for special issues or customer inquiries.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Collaboration &amp; Global Coordination</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Partner with cross-functional teams to develop integrated product solutions.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Engage with international stakeholders and suppliers for product platform integration.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Represent controls engineering in design reviews, risk assessments, and innovation workshops.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Travel globally for prototype testing, field validation, and NPD alignment.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Mentoring &amp; Knowledge Sharing</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Mentor junior engineers in </span><span>controls</span><span> design, product development, and Sustain practices.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Promote a product-focused mindset within the team.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Skills &amp; Qualifications</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Must-Have</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Master’s / </span><span>Bachelor’s</span><span> degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronics &amp; Communication Engineering.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>4–6 years of controls engineering experience, including R&amp;D, NPD, or Sustain exposure.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Expertise</span><span> in PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and IEC 61131-3 languages (Ladder, FBD, STL, SCL).</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Hands-on instrumentation experience and familiarity with industrial communication protocols.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Knowledge of NPD processes, Sustain activities, toll-gate reviews, VOC analysis, and competitor benchmarking.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong English communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Nice-to-Have</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience in water/wastewater or process industry R&amp;D projects.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Familiarity with IoT/</span><span>IIoT</span><span>-enabled control architectures.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Exposure to DFM/DFR practices and advanced data handling (SQL, VB, C).</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience mentoring engineers in </span><span>product-focused</span><span> and Sustain environments.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span>This role requires effective management of tasks and priorities along with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication in English is essential</span><span>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span><span>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; </span></span><span>where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.</span></p>

Engineer – Controls (NPD & Sustain)

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