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 Application Engineer III will focus on complex wastewater and process water solutions across markets such as microelectronics, food & beverage, mining, power, pulp & paper, and chemical processing. The wastewater systems typically consist of equalization, pH neutralization, chemical precipitation, clarification, Dissolved Air Floatation (DAF), media filtration, ultra filtration, reverse osmosis, sludge thickening and dewatering. The process water systems typically consist of media filtration, softening, carbon filtration, ultra filtration, reverse osmosis, Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems, regenerable Ion Exchange (IX), and Continuous Electrodeionization (CEDI).
Operates in a mostly independent capacity, with support from Application Engineer IVs and supervisor, determining proper design and approach for solving customer requirements. May support developing engineers in a mentor capacity when needed.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
· Live our culture and exemplify our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be inspired to innovate, empowered to lead, and accountable to deliver.
· Work primarily with the direct sales team
· Review RFQs and technical specifications
· Perform process design calculations
· Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Process & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)
· Prepare mass balances and water balances
· Perform hydraulic calculations and pump sizing
· Equipment selection and material selection which can be used for costing
· Identify technical and commercial risks
· Develop conceptual, budgetary and firm proposals
· Present technical solutions to customers
· Support bid/no-bid and go/no-go decisions
· Train and mentor other engineers
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1. FORMAL EDUCATION:
· Requires BS/BA degree in Chemical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
· 4+ yrs of experience
· Ability to conduct and understand water quality projections.
· Advanced competency in multiple standard equipment platforms and their employment. Thorough understanding of common components and their application.
· Able to execute complex tasks with limited guidance.
· Effectively collaborates with other disciplines in a team environment.
· Solid understanding of the sales process and how organizational role influences outcome.
· Solid understanding of financial principles related to proposals, costing, business outcome and risk mitigation.
· Solid understanding of contractual terms and conditions.
· Advanced ability to develop execution strategy while mitigating business risk.
· Possesses excellent communications skills and can effectively present technical information in a customer setting.
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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.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
Skills Required
- BS/BA degree in Chemical Engineering
- Master's degree
- 4+ years of relevant experience
- Ability to conduct and understand water quality projections
- Advanced competency in multiple standard equipment platforms and their employment
- Perform process design calculations, mass/water balances, hydraulic calculations, and pump sizing
- Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Process & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Equipment selection and material selection for costing
- Solid understanding of the sales process and ability to work with direct sales team
- Solid understanding of financial principles related to proposals, costing, and risk mitigation
- Solid understanding of contractual terms and conditions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for customer-facing technical presentations
- Ability to identify technical and commercial risks and develop execution strategy
- Ability to train and mentor other engineers
What We Do
Xylem |ˈzīləm| 1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots; 2) a leading global water technology company. Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!
