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.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Xylem is a global water technology company committed to solving the world’s most critical water challenges. With 23,000 employees across more than 150 countries, we deliver innovative solutions that help utilities and communities manage water and resources more efficiently.
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Gas Metering and Communication Systems (AMI) Product Development Team. This role will support New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering. In this role, you will contribute to new product development from concept through production launch while also supporting current products to develop solutions to resolve production and field challenges. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on development, cross-functional collaboration, and solving real-world product challenges.
What You’ll Do
- Design mechanical components, assemblies, interfaces, and environmental packaging for rugged outdoor electromechanical products.
- Support product development from concept through launch, ensuring designs meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule goals.
- Create and maintain drawings, specifications, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
- Use tools such as 3D CAD, tolerance analysis, and FEA to guide design decisions.
- Partner with electrical, software, firmware, systems, manufacturing, quality, testing, supply chain, and product management teams.
- Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and regulatory activities.
- Provide sustaining engineering support for released products, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and design changes.
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners on tooling, qualification, manufacturability, and production support.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, new product development, sustaining engineering, or a related product support role.
- Experience with 3D CAD and product data management tools.
- Experience with product testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply:
- Experience with rugged outdoor, metering, sensor-based, or high-volume electromechanical products.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, casting, machining, stampings, or powdered metal.
- Experience with Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) and Windchill.
- Finite element analysis (FEA) experience.
- Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability.
- Experience with ANSI, AWWA, ASME, UL, or Intrinsic Safety requirements.
Why Join Xylem
At Xylem, you’ll help develop technologies that make a meaningful impact on utilities, infrastructure, and communities worldwide. You’ll also be part of a company that values innovation, inclusion, and professional growth, with opportunities to give back through programs like Xylem Watermark.
Xylem is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including disability and veterans, and an Affirmative Action workplace.
The estimated salary range for this position is $85k to $95k. 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.
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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
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 3 or more years of experience in mechanical engineering, new product development, sustaining engineering, or related product support
- Experience with 3D CAD and product data management tools
- Experience with product testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with rugged outdoor, metering, sensor-based, or high-volume electromechanical products
- Knowledge of injection molding, casting, machining, stampings, or powdered metal manufacturing processes
- Experience with Creo or Pro/ENGINEER and Windchill
- Finite element analysis experience
- Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability
- Experience with ANSI, AWWA, ASME, UL, or Intrinsic Safety requirements
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!
