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.
The Role:
We’re looking for an Applications Engineer who doesn’t just respond to requirements—but translates complex customer needs into smart, efficient, and technically sound solutions. If you enjoy owning the full lifecycle of engineered solutions—from concept through proposal—and thrive at the intersection of engineering and sales, this role puts you exactly where you can make an impact.What You'll Do:
You’ll operate as a trusted technical partner to both customers and internal teams—bringing clarity, precision, and creativity to every project.- Lead the technical solutioning for medium to highly complex customer projects
- Translate customer requirements into optimized process designs and equipment selections
- Perform calculations and analysis to validate system performance and feasibility
- Develop cost estimates and detailed proposals that align with customer needs and business goals
- Collaborate with Sales to win projects through compelling technical solutions
- Work with drafters to produce application drawings and documentation
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Identify and manage technical and commercial risks within proposals
- Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge-sharing across the team
What You'll Bring:
You’re analytical, customer-focused, and confident working independently on complex challenges.- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in applications engineering, ideally within industrial or water process environments
- Hands-on experience with industry equipment and system design
- Ability to perform process calculations and water quality projections
- Strong understanding of equipment platforms, components, and system integration
- Proven ability to manage complex work with minimal oversight
- Solid grasp of sales processes, proposal development, and costing strategies
- Working knowledge of contracts, risk mitigation, and financial principles
- Proficiency in MS Office tools
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting technical solutions to customers
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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
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