Process Development Engineer

Onsite

Tewksbury, Massachusetts

Full time

R49842

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 are seeking a highly motivated Process Development Engineer to join our Sentec Treatment team which sits centrally within Xylem and supports technology deployment and development within Xylem’s business units. This role is critical in developing, optimizing, and scaling innovative water and wastewater treatment processes from lab scale through to industrial scale field deployment.

The ideal candidate will combine a strong STEM foundation in chemical, mechanical engineering, with a passion to support Xylems mission to solve water and a hands-on willingness to enable successful process development.

What You'll Do:

• Evaluate process performance and risk profiles of third party technology providers, through desk based data analysis, lab experimentation and field validation.

• Design and develop new processes and systems for process evaluation, including bench-scale, pilot-scale, and full-scale implementations.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, product management, operations, and manufacturing teams to understand business needs and ensure seamless technology transfer.

• Develop process documentation, including P&IDs, SOPs, control strategies, and scale-up protocols.

• Lead pilot testing efforts at customer sites or internal facilities, including setup, operation, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.

• Support scale implementation within the business by detailing methods to quantify technical and commercial benefits e.g, process efficiency.

• Stay at the leading edge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments in water treatment.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related applied science/engineering field.

• 3 -10 years of experience in process development, preferably in water treatment, chemical processing, or adjacent technologies.

• Strong first principles understanding of chemistry, fluid dynamics, mass transfer, and ability to apply them to real world problems is needed.

• Experience with water treatment unit operations such as membranes, separation technologies, digestion or oxidation processes is a plus.

• Hands-on experience with pilot systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

The estimated salary range for this position is $100k to $125k base plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

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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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