Test Engineer

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 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Were 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&Ds 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 bachelors 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 Companys 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.