We're Hiring for an Associate Controls Design Engineer!
If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem , Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark !
T HE ROLE : The Associate Controls Design Engineer will expand the sale and rental of temporary and portable control systems for dewatering equipment. The candidate will accomplish this by assisting sales, application engineering, service and operations with equipment selection, pumping control system design and troubleshooting technical issues. The Associate Controls Engineer will enter a 12-18 month program of onboarding that will introduce the engineer to essential requirements of the job through training and mentorship by more senior level controls and application engineers.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES : To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Prepare submittal documents for customers
Develop control system layout and wiring schematic drawings in AutoCAD
Provide assistance to field technicians during job startups
Review product specifications to select pump and control related equipment
Troubleshoot performance issues with rental equipment
Perform job walks with sales personnel and answer technical questions for employees and customers
Assist with control system performance testing
Complete Pumps 101 training
Participate in 8 week apprenticeship in electrical and mechanical shop activities
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil) or Computer Science
Entry level to 3 years' experience in related field; experience within construction, industrial, municipal or mining industries preferred
Basic understanding of fluid hydraulics
Ability to read and comprehend electrical wiring diagrams
General knowledge of diesel engines, pumps and control systems
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Proven ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, meet deadlines and work independently with initiative in a fast paced environment
Ability to collaborate and build effective relationships at all levels of the organization
Proficiency with AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
Ability to travel frequently with little notice and for extended periods of time
DAY IN THE LIFE :
Shop/Job Site: Intermittent exposure to job site conditions; e.g., gas fields, petrochemical refineries, mills, mines, construction sites, industrial/power plants, waste water treatment plants, etc.; intermittent exposure to shop noise and fumes.
Office: Standard office equipment; work performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
Travel: As required to fulfill the duties listed above. The application engineer will need to travel to regional branches or job sites 1-2 times per quarter, or as projects require. Other travel as needed or required by the company.
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.
Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world's water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our 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 analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.
Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.
