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: Xylem seeks to hire a Test Engineer. The role supplies multiple functions in the R&D Test Lab including: testing, evaluation of tests, programming, and project management. In addition to Lab functions, this role is also a backup for Test Engineering Review of Factory tested pumps.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design test setups and measurement needs based on test requirements as specified by engineers
• Maintain the lab’s data acquisition software.
• Reviewing tests and assisting test technicians in their test configurations
• Ensure tests are performed by test standards
• Review fire pump test data for accuracy, and determine if results are acceptable or if rework is required
• Assist with modernizing test facility and equipment
• Promote safe work practices
• Enforce safety rules
• Participate in meetings pertaining to product tests
• Provide lab leadership as required
• Key Relationship (internal): Development and sustaining engineering, Dept. 595 – Large Pump & Valve

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• Microsoft Office
• LabView programming (but will train if needed)
• Experience with test and measurement equipment
• Testing background (but will train if needed)
• Project planning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong mathematical background
• Mechanical aptitude
• Electrical aptitude

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptive learning
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Technical-problem solving
• Core inspiring accountability
• Customer solution orientation
• Cross-boundary/cross cultural communication
• Innovative thinking
• NPD Methodology stewardship
• Planning & process orientation
• Project leadership
• Solution design
• System thinking
• Teamwork

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.)

• Assemble large piping arrangements using hand tools
• Bending, lifting, turning
• Lifting of heavy objects within ESH guidelines

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.)

• Working in elevated ambient and high humidity conditions
• Outdoor activity may be required
• High ambient noise levels
• Crowded work areas
• Potential electrical, steam, water, pressure and air hazards
• Minimum of 40 hours per week, typically 1stshift but occasional requirements for 2nd shift work

EOE/FEMALES/MINORITIES/PROTECTED VETERANS/DISABLED