Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. With its October 2016 acquisition of Sensus, Xylem added smart metering, network technologies and advanced data analytics for water, gas and electric utilities to its portfolio of solutions. The combined Company’s nearly 16,000 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2016 revenue of $3.8 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.
The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at
Specialty Industrial Products, A Xylem Business Unit, specializes in the development and manufacturing of products for various Marine, RV, Beverage Dispensing Equipment, and Industrial Applications
THE ROLE: Specialty Industrial Products, A Xylem Business Unit, seeks to hire an Engineering Technician II at our site in beautiful Irvine, California, to support engineering activities such as design, test, modification, fabrication, design development of electro mechanical systems and experimental designs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Under general supervision supports engineering activities such as design, testing, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro mechanical systems, solve engineering problems, create prototypes, and validate designs.
- Modify existing product designs for use on other applications, to improve life, reliability and performance.
- Develops solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
- Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with routine technical tasks.
- Work with contacts in immediate work unit to obtain and/or provide information to complete assignments.
- Has a strong sense of ownership and drive.
- Wants to learn from experienced engineers, technicians and managers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Capable of physically performing the duties in an R&D test lab, consisting of lifting turning and use of basic tools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Associate Degree in a technical field.
- Mechanical aptitude required.
- Familiar with pumps, electric motors and hydraulic principles.
- Basic knowledge of test methodologies.
- Willingness to work in a basic lab environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment of engineers to meet aggressive goals and high standards.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility environment and work well as part of a team.
- Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PPT.
- Experience with hand and power tools.
- Strong Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to read and understand engineering design drawings.
- Strong oral and written technical communication skills preferred.
- Ability to collaborate with teams and across functional and department boundaries.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment
- Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
- Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours
EOE/FEMALES/MINORITIES/PROTECTED VETERANS/DISABLED