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 is seeking a Hardware Test & Reliability Engineer to help ensure the performance, compliance, and long-term reliability of Sensus gas and water products. In this hands-on role, you’ll collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, quality, and manufacturing teams to bring high-quality products from development through launch.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and execute hardware test and reliability plans throughout the Xylem Product Development (XPD) process
- Design and build test fixtures and systems for components, PCBAs, and full product assemblies
- Perform environmental, electrical, and mechanical testing (temperature, humidity, vibration, shock, drop, HALT, EMI/EMC, salt fog, rain/dust)
- Analyze test data, document defects, and generate reliability and performance reports
- Support DFMEA activities and apply reliability and Six Sigma methods to improve product life
- Act as the Voice of the Customer, feeding usage data and field insights back into design
- Coordinate testing with external labs and support compliance to North American and global standards
What You'll Bring:
- BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 2–5 years of experience in hardware test, verification, or reliability engineering
- Hands-on experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DAQs, power supplies, Hi-Pot, ESD)
- Strong understanding of PCBA and product manufacturing processes
- Proven troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with industry standards (ANSI, AWWA, MIL-STD, UL/CSA, IEC, ASTM, IEEE)
Nice To Have:
- Experience with HALT/HASS, test automation, or programming (C#, Java, C++)
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, TestRail, or similar tools
- Statistical/reliability tools (Minitab, JMP, Reliasoft)
- Lean Six Sigma or DFSS experience
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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
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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!
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