Sr. Engineer – Controls & Automation (W&F)

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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Other • Biotech
The Role
The role involves designing and developing PLC programs, configuring HMI/SCADA interfaces, integrating field instruments, and collaborating on project execution for water-related automation systems.
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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.

Key Responsibilities 

Controls Design & Development 

  • Design and develop PLC programs using Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC, and SIMATIC Manager. 

  • Configure and implement HMI/SCADA interfaces (FactoryTalk View, WinCC) for monitoring and control. 

  • Develop standardized control philosophies, sequences of operation, and test procedures. 

  • Implement redundancy strategies at CPU, I/O, and network levels for high system availability. 

Instrumentation & System Integration 

  • Select, configure, and integrate field instruments (flow, pressure, level, pH, turbidity, TSS, DO). 

  • Perform loop checks, calibrations, and signal validation during FAT/SAT and commissioning. 

  • Ensure seamless integration of instruments with PLC/SCADA systems. 

  • Review P&IDs, datasheets, and specifications to define automation scope. 

  • Configure industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profinet, OPC UA, Canbus). 

Project Execution & Collaboration 

  • Own project automation deliverables, ensuring quality, schedule, and cost compliance. 

  • Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and process engineers for integrated project delivery. 

  • Support FAT/SAT, site commissioning, troubleshooting, and handover. 

  • Mentor and guide junior engineers in PLC/HMI development and instrumentation integration. 

  • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and technical workshops. 

Global Coordination & Client Interaction 

  • Coordinate with international teams and stakeholders across time zones. 

  • Represent automation engineering in client meetings, technical discussions, and design reviews. 

  • Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively in English across multicultural environments. 

 

Skills & Qualifications 

Must-Have 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronics & Communication Engineering. 

  • 5–8 years’ experience in PLC/HMI/SCADA development for water/wastewater and filtration projects. 

  • Strong expertise in Allen-Bradley (CompactLogix, ControlLogix) and Siemens (TIA Portal, WinCC) platforms. 

  • Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder, FBD, STL). 

  • Hands-on experience in redundant CPU, I/O, and network architectures. 

  • Proven track record in instrument selection, calibration, and integration. 

  • FAT/SAT execution and on-site commissioning experience. 

  • Strong knowledge of P&IDs, control narratives, and specifications. 

  • Familiarity with remote monitoring solutions (EWON, Red Lion, or similar). 

  • Strong English communication and teamwork skills. 

Nice-to-Have 

  • Experience in EPC projects within water/wastewater or industrial filtration. 

  • Hands on experience to design Electrical Schematics using AutoCAD / EPLAN

  • Process understanding of filtration systems, STP, ozonation, and UV disinfection. 

  • Knowledge of pump control, VFDs, and energy optimization strategies. 

  • Familiarity with IoT/IIoT devices for monitoring and analytics. 

  • Exposure to C, SQL, or VB for advanced data handling and reporting.

  • Prior experience mentoring and developing junior engineers. 

 

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.

Top Skills

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
Autocad
C
Canbus
Eplan
Factorytalk View
Modbus
Opc Ua
Profinet
Siemens Tia Portal
Simatic Manager
SQL
Vb
Wincc
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The Company
HQ: Rye Brook, NY
10,001 Employees

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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