Sr. Engineer – Electrical & Controls (NPD Sustain)

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 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

R&D Product Development & Sustain

Lead concept design prototyping validation and industrialization of electrical and automation systems.

Translate VOC insights and competitor benchmarking into design features and system enhancements.

Own engineering deliverables across the NPD lifecycle ensuring compliance quality and performance goals are met.

Adapt and implement standardized designs / programs for other product variants.

Support field trials prototype testing and design validation for scalability and reliability.

Drive cost optimization lifecycle improvements and standardization in existing product platforms.

Contribute to DFMEA DFM and DFR activities to improve robustness and reduce lifecycle costs.

Electrical System Design & Integration

Design LV / MV / HV systems including MCCs control panels switchgear transformers and power distribution.

Perform panel design transformer / generator / busbar sizing and load / heat calculations.

Create electrical layouts schematics SLDs GA drawings wiring diagrams and BOMs using E-Plan.

Ensure designs comply with global standards (Machinery Low Voltage EMC RED Directives; UL / CE compliance preferred).

Promote modular and standardized electrical architectures for scalable platforms.

Controls Design & Development

Design and develop PLC programs (Allen-Bradley Siemens) and HMI / SCADA interfaces (FactoryTalk View WinCC).

Build standardized modular control philosophies libraries and sequences.

Integrate instrumentation sensors and field devices with industrial communication protocols (Modbus Profinet OPC UA Canbus ).

Implement redundancy and fail-safe strategies for high availability and reliability.

Sustain & Field Support

Support and guide Service and Quality teams in analyzing field issues by defining test procedures conducting tests and if needed traveling to installations.

Perform technical evaluation of engineering change requests (ECRs) for standard components and assemblies.

Provide technical support during market launch and assist Sales / Service teams with customer-specific issues.

Testing & Compliance

Oversee EMC and environmental testing including hands-on resolution at 3rd-party labs.

Set up and support panel / MCC / cable testing and validation against design and safety requirements.

Ensure electrical and control systems meet compliance and certification requirements for global markets.

Collaboration & Mentoring

Work closely with cross-functional teams global R&D and product management for integrated product delivery.

Represent engineering in design reviews toll-gate meetings risk assessments and innovation workshops.

Mentor junior engineers fostering a mindset of product development and Sustain support.

Travel globally for prototype testing validation and alignment with R&D and Sustain teams.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

Masters / Bachelors degree in Electrical Controls Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering .

510 years of experience in electrical and controls design with R&D NPD and Sustain exposure.

Proficiency in E-Plan and job-specific design tools.

Expertise in control panel / MCC design (Rockwell Siemens) including UL / CE component and enclosure selection .

Strong knowledge of power distribution protection devices switchgear and cable sizing .

Experience with PLC / HMI / SCADA development and IEC 61131-3 programming (Ladder FBD STL SCL).

Familiarity with instrumentation and industrial communication protocols .

Hands-on experience with EMC / environmental testing and 3rd-party labs.

Proven experience with NPD and Sustain processes including toll-gates ECR handling VOC and competitor benchmarking.

Strong problem-solving analytical and English communication skills.

Nice-to-Have

Experience in water / wastewater or process industry projects .

Knowledge of backup power systems (generators ATS UPS).

Understanding of earthing lightning protection and power quality management .

Familiarity with IoT / IIoT -enabled control architectures .

Exposure to DFM / DFR practices and advanced data handling (SQL VB C).

Prior experience in EPC or OEM environments with integrated electrical controls systems.

This role requires effective management of tasks and priorities along with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication in English is essential.

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Electrical Engineering,Lighting Design,System Design,Firmware,NEC,LabView,PCB,CAD,Fpga,Autocad,Programmable Logic Controllers,Revit

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1