Xylem

Global water technology provider and services

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering with First Class is required.
Five to twelve years of hands-on experience in 3D computer-aided design using Autodesk Inventor is required.
Experience in plant and equipment design and detailed engineering in water and wastewater treatment is preferred; similar experience in oil and gas, chemical processing, or power plants is also acceptable.
Experience with interconnecting piping, isometric generation, piping standards, material standards, and applicable codes for water and wastewater treatment equipment and systems is preferred.
Experience in detailed engineering of skid-based water treatment systems, structural design and detailing of skid frames, and tank weldment assemblies is preferred.
Experience in equipment or product design and detailed engineering, including material specification, fabrication detailing, limits and fits, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, is preferred.
Experience using Microsoft Office to prepare documents, spreadsheets, and presentations is an advantage.
Experience working with international teams on engineering design is an advantage.
Good communication skills to liaise with international teams are required.
The candidate should be self-driven, meet commitments and goals, and demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Create 3D models, plant layouts, piping layouts, isometrics, and computer-aided design drawings for water and wastewater treatment plants or other process treatment plants.
Create 3D models and computer-aided design drawings for engineered products and process equipment, including general arrangement, assembly, and fabrication drawings.
Interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams, process flow diagrams, and equipment and pump datasheets; perform 3D design and detailing of skid-based water treatment systems such as ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, continuous electrodeionization, clean-in-place systems, ultraviolet systems, and softeners.
Convert 2D drawings to 3D models, modify and improve existing designs and products, and perform reverse engineering.
Create bills of materials in the enterprise resource planning or SAP system.
Create and update design and 3D model metadata in the Vault Pro product data management/product lifecycle management system for records, control, and retrieval.
Coordinate across functions to prepare plant layouts, piping layouts, and general arrangement drawings that meet technical requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to AutoCAD and SolidWorks is an added advantage but is not required.

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 Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Business Unit & Location: Engineering Technology Center, Evoqua Water Technologies, Chennai - India

Responsibilities:

Create 3D models, plant layouts, piping layouts, isometric generation and CAD drawings for Water and Wastewater treatment plants or any other process treatment plant.
Create 3D models and CAD drawings of engineered products / process equipment, including creation of general arrangement, assembly and fabrication drawings.
Understanding P&ID, PFD, Equipment / Pump datasheets, 3D design and detailing of skid-based water treatment systems like UF, RO, CEDI, CIP, UV, Softeners etc.,
Conversion of 2D Drawings to 3D Models, modify, improve, and reverse engineering of existing designs and products.
Create Bill of Materials (BOMs) in enterprise resource planning (ERP / SAP) system.
Create and update meta data of designs and 3D models in PDM/PLM system (Vault Pro) for records, control and retrieval.
Cross functional interaction / coordination to prepare plant layouts, piping layouts and GA drawings meeting the technical requirement.

Academic and Professional Requirements:

BE., / B Tech in Mechanical Engineering with First Class.
5 to 12 years of hands of experience in 3D CAD using Autodesk Inventor. Exposure in AutoCAD and Solidworks will be an added advantage but not a must.
Experience in plant and equipment design & 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.
Experience in interconnecting piping, isometric generation, piping standards, material standards and codes applicable to water and wastewater treatment equipment and system are preferred.
Experience in detail engineering of skid-based water treatment systems like UF, RO, CEDI, CIP, UV, Softeners etc., with structural design and detailing of skid frames, tank weldment assemblies are preferred.
Experience in equipment / product design and detail engineering with fair knowledge of material specification, fabrication detailing, Limits, Fits, GD&T, are preferred.
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.

About Evoqua Water Technologies (EWT):

EWT is headquartered in the US and operates in multiple locations worldwide. EWT has more than 100-year heritage of innovation and industry firsts, market-leading expertise, and unmatched customer service. Our cost-effective and reliable water and wastewater treatment systems and services ensure uninterrupted quantity and quality of water, enable regulatory and environmental compliance, increase efficiency through water reuse, and prepare customers for next generation demands. Wide range of proven product brands and services ranging from primary clarification, pretreatment, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet systems, electro deionization, to most advanced water and wastewater treatment systems covering various industrial and municipal needs worldwide.

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: Senior, Expert
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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