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Field Service Engineer
- Xylem (Milwaukee, WI)
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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.
"Let's Solve Water" - Xylem, Waukesha, WI,
The Field Service Engineer: Control System Design, PLC and HMI is a hybrid position responsible for both system process startup and control system design. System process startup consists of providing semi-complex to complex product support to customers both in the field on job sites and remotely via telephone and email for the Biological Systems product lines. Control system design consists of creating schematics, panel Layouts, PLC and HMI programs for a wide variety of water treatment control systems.
The position reports to the Electrical Controls Team supervisor and works closely with various teams, including product/technology management, sales support, order execution, R&D, etc. The position requires a good working knowledge of our municipal treatment brands product line, control systems and the ability to process and interpret complex and not well defined issues and challenges related to biological and physical-chemical wastewater and water treatment.
We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) , health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.
Control System Design** **Responsibilities
Work closely with Sales Engineer, Project Manager and Project Engineer in the creation and customization of water/wastewater products and systems
Ensure all engineering and design tasks are completed on time and on budget while upholding the highest quality along with meeting customer technical requirements
Conduct factory testing of controls and automation systems, travel to customer locations for field testing, troubleshoot systems remotely working with field engineers
Design controls and automation systems, including motor control panels, PLC and instrument panels, while applying knowledge of NEC, UL and CE standards
Write PLC and HMI programs using Allen Bradley, Siemens, Modicon and GE PLC and HMls, and configure communication protocols for PLC, including Ethernet IP and Modbus
Write instruction manuals for controls and automation** **systems
System Process Startup** **Responsibilities
On-site process start-up and operations Leadership and support for full scale installations and pilot studies for product line selling efforts
Perform process and controls training for** **customers
Perform analytical testing on water and wastewater samples and evaluate results for process adjustments and** **improvements
Data analysis and process troubleshooting both on-site and** **remotely
Assess and resolve process, instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical issues in the** **field
Provide written and verbal summaries of work activities to customer and internal** **team
Identify, coordinate, and engage with other functional teams to complete** **assignments
Support product development and improvement initiatives and share lessons learned in the field to assist in product** **improvement
Compile data and write summary reports of pilot and research** **activities
Position** **Requirements
Required** **Skills:
BS in Engineering: bio-chemical, Chemical, Environmental, Electrical or Mechanical: equivalent technical field
Minimum of 5+ years experience working with products and technologies in the wastewater** **industry.
Strong verbal and written communication** **skills.
Must have the ability to work well with others with minimal** **supervision.
Compensated for travel to and from airport - Ability to travel up to 50-75% domestically and (10%) internationally (Canada).
Preferred Skills:** **Mechanical aptitude and ability to assess and respond to issues as they arise.
Experience** **with** **process** **equipment,** **instrumentation,** **and** **controls.
Knowledge of the product line or closely related products is highly** **desirable.
Experience with Biological Treatment** **Design
Experience with Physical/Chemical Water Treatment** **Design
Experience 2D and 3D CAD** **design
Experience with PLC and HMI** **programming
Strong Excel** **Skills
The position requires good communication and organizational skills and the ability to take initiative to find solutions while working with diverse external groups and internally across departments and teams.
Job postings will include a wide salary range, with each role's pay falling within that range. The starting salary is based on factors such as skills, experience, location, and market conditions.
Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position
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Salary range:
$72,300.00 - $130,100.00
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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