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
As the Technical Product Lead, you'll play a critical role within Xylem's Operational Readiness Team. You'll be responsible for developing the documentation, training, processes, and technical standards that enable successful delivery of our products around the world.
Working closely with Product Management, Engineering, Learning & Development, Asset Management, Project Delivery, and Business Development teams, you'll ensure our products are supported by world-class operational practices while helping shape future product improvements.
You'll serve as the technical authority for the PipeDiver® product line, supporting both field operations and product development by translating technical knowledge into practical, scalable solutions.
What You'll Do:
- Own and continuously improve operational processes for the PipeDiver® product line and supporting equipment.
- Develop technical documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), assembly instructions, testing procedures, maintenance manuals, and repair documentation.
- Design, develop, and deliver technical training programs in classroom, shop, field, and online environments.
- Build internal training capability by developing in-house trainers and expanding online learning programs.
- Manage the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and readiness of operational equipment.
- Support high-profile, technically complex, or non-standard field projects by providing technical guidance and training.
- Evaluate the technical feasibility of projects and provide recommendations during proposal development.
- Monitor operational issues and identify opportunities for process improvements or product enhancements.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering and Product Management to successfully transition new products and product upgrades into field operations.
- Review technical marketing materials to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Champion quality, safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.
What You'll Bring:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical project delivery or field operations role, including technical planning and delivery.
- 4-year degree in a technical field or expository writing (preferred)
- Demonstrated expertise supporting complex technical products in an operational environment.
- Experience creating technical documentation, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Experience developing and delivering technical training.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with customers and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to mentor, coach, and develop technical staff.
- A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process gaps and implement practical solutions.
- Ability to balance standardization with flexibility while maintaining safety and quality.
This position is primarily office and warehouse based, with occasional travel to support field projects and training initiatives.
The successful candidate must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Climb ladders.
- Work in confined spaces when required.
- Travel up to 25% of the time.
#LI-JO2
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
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical project delivery or field operations role, including technical planning and delivery.
- 4-year degree in a technical field or expository writing.
- Demonstrated expertise supporting complex technical products in an operational environment.
- Experience creating technical documentation, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Experience developing and delivering technical training.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with customers and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to mentor, coach, and develop technical staff.
- Continuous improvement mindset with ability to identify process gaps and implement practical solutions.
- Ability to balance standardization with flexibility while maintaining safety and quality.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders.
- Ability to work in confined spaces when required.
- Willingness/ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
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!
