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 employees operating 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. This position will serve as the Senior Mechanical Engineer in a small mechanical engineering team serving the New Product Development group of R&D. Contributions directly impact the success of all product lines and systems introduced by YSI. This role reports directly to the Mechanical Engineering Manager of New Product Development. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits. **Job Specifications and Work Performed:** **Provide mechanical engineering expertise in creation and maintenance of internal control drawings.** **Provide mechanical engineering expertise to Purchasing to assist in the procurement of parts.** **Provide mechanical engineering expertise in design for testing and evaluation of designs and interaction with other design engineers, quality assurance, and manufacturing personnel to complete final testing and implementation of new products.** **Documents the concepts, design, testing, and analysis for systems developed.** **Assure the accuracy, clarity, internal integrity, consistency, and timeliness of all technical information submitted.** **Assist with development of product technical objectives and alternative strategies.** **Authority to sign Engineering Change Orders.** **Assist with continuous improvements into engineering processes and policies.** **Assessing and evaluating new and existing technologies that are opportunities or threats.** **Support manufacturing teams with design and support services as required** **Conduct and support field failure analysis.** **Works with Marketing on the development of specifications for new products.** **Creation of invention disclosures and support for patent applications.** **Demonstrates best practices to team through actions and provide senior level Mechanical Engineering skills towards completions of responsibilities, using Solidworks, Oracle, and other toolsets used in alignment with YSI Design to Release Process.** **Assume other activities and responsibilities as directed.** **Experience & Academic Requirements** **Minimum of 7-10 years of experience encompassing the area of responsibilities. Project management or lead role experience is desirable.** **Must have BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.** **Must have 7 years of CAD experience, Solidworks 2020+ preferred.** **Familiarity with analytical and simulation design tools (FEA).** **Must be familiar with tooling, plastic molding, sealing, assembly processes and sensor packaging.** **Must demonstrate mastery of mechanical design process and mechanical drawing standards.** **Experience in mechanical sealing (O-rings, epoxies, etc.) necessary for underwater applications and harsh environments preferred.** **Experience in opto-mechanical component design and layout is a plus.** **Must demonstrate advanced knowledge in design for manufacturability.** **Knowledge of Quality Systems, ISO-9000 desirable.** **Proficient in the use of information technology tools such as email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.** **Key Skills and Attributes** **Excellent written and oral communication skills. Requires ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written language. Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.** **Detail-oriented with exceptional data analysis, analytical reasoning and interpretation skills. An effective problem solver with active imagination and comfortable with ambiguity.** **Ability to work collaboratively with diverse workforce and customer base, both domestic and international.** **A passion to gain a deep understanding of our customers, their responsibilities, and their challenges.** **A passion to collaborate in small teams and strong team interaction skills.** **Ability to multi-task effectively.** **Must have the ability to produce “clean sheet” design concepts for new products.** **Capable of using computer-based tools to facilitate and delegate responsibilities.** **Poise, good judgment, and confidence to represent the Company.** **Ensures compliance with organization and regulatory policies and procedures.** 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. At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.   Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation