Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer III Location:

Tewksbury

MA USA 01876

Duration:

1-year temporary assignment / fixed-term contract Shift time: M-F 9-5 with some flexibility of working

OT Pay Rate:

$42.59/hr on w2 without benefits Job description:

Working Hours:

M-F 9-5 with some flexibility of working OT In office team about 10-20 people. Open office environment with cubicles. The R&D Engineer III will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, sales, vendors, and product management teams. Responsibilities include part design, 3D CAD modeling, component and material selection, qualification of new materials and components, assembly design, and engineering documentation. This role will support execution against the product roadmap established by product management to help drive growth and expansion of product lines through new product innovation, value engineering, sustaining engineering, and product improvement. Some lab work may be required. Willingness to wear PPE and perform hands on work. Requirements; Bachelor's degree in Mechancial Engineering (or equivalent) plus 5-10 years experience in a mechancial engineering / research & development capacity. Background in water or electrochemistry is very helpful.

Note:

This is a one-year temporary assignment based out of our Tewksbury, MA office/lab. Good collaborative communication.

Position Summary:

This temporary R&D Engineer role is part of the Research and Development (R&D) Department at Xylem and will support the design and development of new products, improvement of existing products, and sustaining engineering activities. This is a full-time, 1-year temporary position intended to provide additional engineering support for product development and related initiatives. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with experience in mechanical design, engineering analysis, material selection and testing, project management, data collection and analysis, and technical report writing. This role may also support product installation, start-ups, field testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance activities related to water treatment equipment and products. This position includes hands-on work in developing and executing test plans, analyzing and communicating results in a timely manner, and supporting factory and quality teams with root cause analysis to resolve product performance issues and recommend corrective actions. The role will also involve preparing and processing engineering change notices (ECNs) as needed. The R&D Engineer III will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, sales, vendors, and product management teams. Responsibilities include part design, 3D CAD modeling, component and material selection, qualification of new materials and components, assembly design, and engineering documentation. This role will support execution against the product roadmap established by product management to help drive growth and expansion of product lines through new product innovation, value engineering, sustaining engineering, and product improvement.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Support part design, material selection, design analysis, and design documentation activities. Contribute to product design, development, testing, validation, and qualification efforts. Lead product troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause investigations. Manage projects or sub-projects, including timelines and budgets, while working within cross-functional teams. Provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians on priorities, workload, and technical problem-solving. Write and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), test plans, and technical reports. Optimize designs for cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance. Support engineering change processes, including creation and resolution of ECNs.

Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field required with 5+ years professional experience preferred. Masters degree is preferred. Hands-on work in a research and development environment including experience in piping and plumbing and water treatment technologies Experience with water (i) electro-membrane separation technologies across water treatment applications; (ii) the use of electrochemical technologies for the removal of specific contaminants in water is a bonus Bill of Materials (BOM) generation, and engineering change process and documentation Project management experience (including budgeting/scheduling) and working in an interdisciplinary team preferred 2D and 3D CAD and part design and documentation. Autodesk inventor software is preferred Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems is preferred Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Proficient Microsoft Office Suite and quick to learn new software 5S and safety-first mindset, ability to follow all safety rules and wear all required safety equipment (PPE)

Additional Information:

Location:

Tewksbury, Massachusetts Travel:

Some travel may be needed (<10%)

Employment Status:

Full-time, 1-year temporary assignment / fixed-term contract

Benefits:

Benefits eligibility will be provided in accordance with local policy/company practices applicable to temporary employees

Other:

All candidates required to pass a background check/drug screen At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors. At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Pay:

$40.00 - $42.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person