Hardware Test Reliability 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 Hardware Test – Reliability Engineer to develop and execute test plans that will help ensure the compliance and reliability of Sensus products and systems. Products to be tested include Water, Gas, and Electric meters, Automatic Meter Infrastructure (AMI) smart points, Distribution Automation (DA) systems, in-home-displays, network communication base stations and more. The candidate will work closely with members of the quality, manufacturing and failure analysis teams; as well as in-depth with the hardware, mechanical and firmware development teams to ensure the full integration and successful release of quality products to our customers.

We are looking for an individual that can quickly embrace and embody our “High Impact” behaviors, that consists of three tiers: ​

• Inspired to Innovate: 
  Learning and innovating every day.
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• Empowered to Lead: 
  Understanding the role that each of us performs in contributing to our purpose and strategy, leading by example for positive change.
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• Accountable to Deliver:
  Delivering on our commitments to our customers, communities, and colleagues, helping them solve their greatest water challenges.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Research & Development, Test, Quality, Manufacturing, Project & Product Management teams with developing and testing of new products via the use of the Xylem Product Development (XPD) process.
• Work closely with Research & Development teams to determine/predict component and system life in defined operating environments, to ensure reliability and extended operating life of the product.
• Develop test systems and fixtures for a diverse product portfolio and use them to execute product performance testing for components, PCBAs and complete unit assemblies on a wide variety of AC and DC powered products intended for indoor and outdoor environments.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand customer usage and expectations and use the data to continuously improve test and analysis practices; and be the Voice of the Customer (VOC) to internal design and quality teams.
• Perform a variety of product tests including temperature, humidity, packaged and unpackaged vibration, shock, drop, and impact tests, HALT, salt fog, rain/dust, and many other environmental, electrical and mechanical stress tests.
• Testing of products to North American and International Certification Standards.
• Perform metrology accuracy testing of gas, water, and electric meter products.
• Conduct radio and RF characterization testing of transceiver products and base stations.
• Use of Six Sigma techniques to define critical design parameters, development of tests and analysis of performance data to determine impacts on long-term product reliability or compliance performance.
• Coordinate with external 3rd party test-houses/labs to conduct testing and analysis when required.
• Facilitation or participation in DFMEA of electrical, mechanical, and board level systems to analyze, identify and mitigate potential failure in a product design.
• Develop subassembly/system level reliability test plans (including sample size, test duration time, test, and measurement methodology) and utilize test automation to improve efficiency and accuracy where applicable.
• Perform test result analysis, use tracking system to document defects, and author reliability test reports.
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent (combination of Associates Degree / military training or relevant work experience considered).
• Hardware Test & Reliability Engineering background or 2-5 years of related test and verification work experience preferred.
• High competency level with MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, that can collaborate across multiple levels of the organization (R&D, Test, Quality, Manufacturing, FA, RMA, Project & Product Management Teams).

BONUS SKILLS:

• Experience with Polyphase Electric Meter Designs and how to test them.
• Strong understanding of reliability principles, failure analysis, and predictive maintenance.
• Industry Standards Test Experience with any of the following: (ANSI C12.1, ANSI C12.20, ANSI C12.30, UL-2735/UL-2735C, UL-508, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-202G, Telcordia/NEBS, NEMA, IEEE, ETSI, UL/CSA, ASTM, IEC, and EN standards.)
• Experience with Agile Methodology, Jira, Confluence, Test Rail, Smartsheet and/or MS Project.   
• Extensive experience in electro & mechanical hardware testing over various environmental stresses (temperature, humidity, vibration, voltage & current).
• Hands-on operation of environmental, electrical, and mechanical stress test equipment, EFT/Surge, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, AC/DC Power Supplies, DAQs, Hi-Pot, ESD; and experience with GTEM / Anechoic chamber test equipment an additional plus.
• Experience with performing Accelerated Life Testing (ALT) and calculating Annual Failure Rate (AFR) of a product using the Arrhenius and/or Norris-Landzberg Equations.
• Experience with statistical and reliability software tools (i.e. Minitab, Jump, Reliasoft or Relex)
• Lean Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma experience, Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Test automation and programming experience C#, Java, or C++ programming languages a plus.
• Problem Solver with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems, develop corrective actions and institute long-term solutions.  
• EMC, EMI and overall RF Testing & Analysis experience is an added plus.
• Good understanding of basic PCBA and Product manufacturing processes.

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. 

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.