Xylem

Global water technology provider and services

Design Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering with First Class is required.
Three to six years of hands-on experience in 3D computer-aided design using Autodesk Inventor is required.
Exposure to Autodesk Vault or equivalent product data management software is required.
Experience in equipment or product design and detailed engineering, with knowledge of material specifications and fabrication detailing, is preferred.
Experience in design and detailed engineering of the listed wastewater treatment products, including preparation of general arrangement and fabrication drawings and bills of materials, is preferred.
Experience in equipment design and detailed engineering in water and wastewater treatment, or similar experience in oil and gas, chemical process, or power plants, is preferred.
Exposure to Microsoft Office for preparing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations is an advantage.
Experience working with international teams on engineering design is an advantage.
Good communication skills for liaising with international teams are required.
Analytical and problem-solving ability is required.

Responsibilities

Create 3D models and computer-aided design drawings of engineered products and process equipment, including general arrangement, assembly, and fabrication drawings.
Convert 2D drawings to 3D models; modify, improve, and reverse-engineer existing designs and products; and work with i-Factories and i-Properties of 3D model files.
Create and update design and 3D model metadata in the Vault Pro product data management/product lifecycle management system for recordkeeping, control, retrieval, and release readiness.
Create bills of materials in the enterprise resource planning/SAP system.
Design and detail wastewater treatment products, including pressure sand filters, self-cleaning filters, hydro-cyclones, intake screens, filter presses, clarifiers, and thickeners.
Perform root cause analysis of design or dimensional errors and implement corrective actions.
Prepare engineering change notices or design change notices and coordinate their completion.
Review and continuously improve the existing modeling approach to reduce modeling and design execution time.
Coordinate across functions to ensure product and equipment designs meet complete technical requirements.
Collaborate with project engineers to address technical requirements and coordinate with the global team to address design queries.

Desired Qualifications

Autodesk AutoCAD exposure is an advantage but is not required.
Being self-driven to meet commitments and goals is an advantage.

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 employeesoperating 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.

Job Summary:
The Entry Engineer is responsible for assisting in the design and development of processes for manufacturing Advanced Filtration & Separation (AFS) products. This role involves working under the guidance of experienced engineers, creating 3D models and CAD drawings for AFS products, Skilled in managing design metadata in Vault Pro, generating BOMs in ERP/SAP, and executing ECNs/DCNs.

Responsibilities:

Create 3D models and CAD drawings of engineered products / process equipment, including creation of general arrangement, assembly and fabrication drawings.
Conversion of 2D Drawings to 3D Models, modify, improve, and reverse engineering of existing designs and products. Experience in working with i-Factories and i-Properties of 3D Model files.
Create and update Meta-Data of designs and 3D models in PDM/PLM system (Vault Pro) for records, control and retrieval. Completion of Meta-Data of 3D Model files to get to a “release” ready status.
Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) in enterprise resource planning (ERP / SAP) system.
Design and detailing of Wastewater Treatment Products like Pressure Sand filters, Self-Cleaning filters, Hydro-Cyclones, In-take screens, Filter Press, Clarifiers, Thickeners, etc.,
Perform Root Cause Analysis of design / dimensional errors and bring out corrective action.
Prepare ECN (Engineering Change Notice) or DCN (Design Change Notice) and coordinate to complete the process.
Review and continuously improve the existing modeling approach to reduce the modeling / design execution time.
Cross functional interaction / coordination to ensure product / equipment design meeting the complete technical requirement.
Collaborate with Project Engineers to address technical requirement and coordinate with global team to address design queries.

Academic and Professional Requirements:

BE / B Tech in Mechanical Engineering with First Class.
3 to 6 years of hands of experience in 3D CAD using Autodesk Inventor. Exposure in AutoCAD will be an added advantage but not a must.
Exposure in Autodesk VAULT or equivalent software for PDM.
Experience in equipment / product design and detail engineering with fair knowledge of material specification, fabrication detailing are preferred.
Experience in design & detail engineering (preparation of GA, Fabrication drawings, BOM etc.,) of Pressure Sand filters, Self-Cleaning filters, Hydro-Cyclones, In-take screens, Filter Press, Clarifiers, Thickeners, etc., are preferred.
Experience in equipment design and detail engineering in the domain of Water and Wastewater Treatment is preferred or similar experience in the Oil & Gas, Chemical process and Power plants can be considered.
Exposure to MS Office package for preparing necessary documents, excel files and ppt’s will be an advantage.
Experience in working with international teams towards engineering design will be an advantage.
Good communication skills to liaise with international teams; Extra miler / self-driven to meet the commitments / goals. Be analytical and problem solving.

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.

Requirements at a Glance

Experience Level: Mid, Senior
Education: Bachelor's

Benefits

Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

About the Company

Xylem

Global water technology provider and services

Xylem is a global water-technology provider serving municipal, industrial, commercial, and residential customers with products, systems, and services for the full water cycle. Its offerings include pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment, plus smart meters, network devices, and data analytics. The company combines equipment sales with recurring revenue from maintenance, repairs, digital solutions, and consulting. It differentiates itself through a broad, integrated portfolio across water infrastructure, applied water, measurement and control, and services, a global presence in more than 150 countries, and strategic acquisitions (such as Sensus in 2016 and Evoqua in 2023) that expand its metering, data analytics, and treatment capabilities. Xylem’s goal is to help customers collect, move, treat, and return water efficiently and sustainably, enabling better water management and resource stewardship.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded: 2011

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