Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s 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 infrastructure analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. The Company’s more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.

THE ROLE: This position is responsible for designing, developing and modifying products and accessories for Flygt products and retrofit business development.

Provide mechanical designs, drawings and/or solid models to both external sources and internal sources to support Regional Product Management needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Primarily utilize AutoCAD Release 2014, ProEngineer Creo Elements\Pro5.0 or later software to perform applicable mechanical component design, layout and detail drafting work.
• Works on projects under the supervision of the Engineering Manager, Product Managers, Project Engineers and/or Senior Designers as required.
• Design accessories. Originate mechanical designs, conduct calculations in stress analysis, evaluate material selection, prepare sketches and conceptual drawings, and develop bills of materials and other related engineering data for construction of prototype equipment.
• Create or edit manufacturing drawings and/or solid models, electrical schematic drawings, wiring diagrams and layouts for engineering projects.
• Work closely with Engineering and other departments to analyze projects for manufacturability.
• Check component and assembly drawings of other department personnel as needed.
• Conduct necessary investigations relative to designs based on internal and customer requirements.
• Create catalog drawing files for products and accessories.
• Ability to work as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Participate in the training of future new Drafting department employees as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience as a Mechanical CAD Designer.
• Working experience with AutoCAD 2012 or later ProEngineer Creo Elements\Pro5.0 or later.
• Able to effectively communicate written and verbally in the English language.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

EOE/FEMALES/MINORITIES/PROTECTED VETERANS/DISABLED