Description

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 paidVolunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

THE ROLE:Smith-Blair, a Xylem Brand, seeks to hire a Sales Engineer responsible for working with the Applications/Product Engineering and Sales teams to satisfy customer needs.  The Sales Engineer plays a key role in the promotion of specialty engineered products in the water, wastewater and natural gas industry that meet customer standards.  The position reports to the Applications Engineering Manager.We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO)forsalaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• General understanding of welding and metal working knowledge.
• Innovative approach to problem-solving and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on a team or as an individual for problem solving.
• Must have mechanical/technical aptitude.
• Required to analyze data through SQL/Microsoft Access query.
• Provide recommendations and path to completion based on regular data analysis.
• Provides technical assistance to Marketing, Field Sales, and Customer Service; collaborate with customers, installers and consulting engineers to efficiently resolve field issues including initial installation, field performance monitoring, and post installation equipment failures.
• Ability to make valid assumptions and make relative decisions in unique situations.
• Consult with production during the manufacturing process to ensure customer needs/expectations are met.
• Special projects liaison between customer and engineering teams
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.
• Carry out special assignments as required by Applications Engineering Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA degree in Engineering or Business or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years’ work experience in engineering field desired.
• Previous outside sales experience with manufactured equipment or welded assemblies is desired.
• 3D modeling experience required – Solidworks/Creo preferred.
• Excellent Communication skills with strong English both written and presentation.
• Project management experience required.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Access.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

The working environment for this role is a manufacturing environment, subject to loud noises, moving machinery and equipment, and climate changes. The position requires daily walking throughout manufacturing areas and light lifting up to 25 lbs.

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 portfolioofsmart 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.