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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.

We’re Hiring for a Test Engineer!

The Role:

The Product Test Engineer designs and implements tests to ensure R&D product development meets expected specifications and functionality. They develop manual or automated test plans, analyze test results, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues. Products include environmental monitoring/sensing, water quality, or life science biochemistry analysis for YSI in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

We are looking for an individual that has strong engineering academic qualifications with a passion for environmental sciences or has environmental scientist academic qualifications with a passion for bringing new sensing and data logging technologies to market. As a member of R&D, you will be R&D’s “first customer” as we develop next generation products and enhance our existing portfolio.

Works in tandem with Engineers, Chemists and Project Managers. Contributions directly impact the success of all product lines and systems. This role reports directly to the Director, R&D – YSI.

Responsibilities:

Planning and Strategy

+ Collaborate with team members to identify testing requirements driven from the product specifications such as measurement accuracy, linearity, device power consumption, environmental robustness, data download and IoT connectivity, etc.

+ Develop and implement test plans and strategies

+ Create and maintain test documentation

Test Execution

+ Conduct functional, regression, and integration testing for design validation of prototypes or pre-pilot assemblies.

+ Identify and report defects

+ Monitor and track testing progress

+ Test execution is a mix between engineering laboratory testing onsite at YSI or local field deployments of prototype or pre-pilot build units. Such field work consists of short day trips to local rivers or lakes for deployment, service and retrieval of R&D prototype units. These typically consist of battery/power/solar cell replacement, cleaning of products from any freshwater fouling, recalibration or swap of environmental sensors, upload of collected data, and collection of grab samples from each field site. Much less frequent but possible are saltwater deployments in collaboration with Xylem sites or personnel typically if Florida.

Communication & Team Collaboration

+ Communicate testing updates and results to team members. Provides issue workarounds or solutions as discovered.

+ Work closely with Engineers, Chemists and Project Managers and Product Management to resolve issues

+ Provide recommendations for improving product quality

+ Foster a positive and productive team environment

Qualifications:

+ A bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science or a related field

+ 2 years of experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.

+ Preferred: 5 years of experience

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Advanced technical skills and the ability to work independently on projects.

+ Ability to multi-task effectively.

+ Capable of using computer-based tools to facilitate responsibilities.

+ Poise, good judgment and confidence to represent the Company.

+ Ability to work with a diverse workforce and customer base.

+ Ensures compliance with Company's and regulatory policies and procedures.

Working Condition:

+ Minimum 8 hours/day

+ 20% field work local to the Yellow Springs / Dayton, Ohio area.

+ <5% field work travel to salt water sites in US.

+ <5% other travel

+ General office environment.

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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