Lead 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.

Job Summary:
The Lead Engineer oversees the development and implementation of electrical control systems for water and wastewater treatment products providing technical direction and ensuring integration with overall system architecture.. This role requires a blend of technical expertise leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of electrical control systems for water and wastewater treatment products providing technical direction and ensuring integration with overall system architecture.
• Develop review and optimize PLC/HMI programs using Rockwell/AllenBradley and Siemens platforms while guiding junior engineers and ensuring compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Preparation of detailed drawings for Power & Control Panels with related BOM using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Preparation of I/O List Operation sequence matrix Alarm list and control write up.
• Applies knowledge of NEC UL NFPA CSA and CE standards to control system panel designs.
• Basic knowledge on automation networks including Ethernet/IP ControlNet Profibus Profinet and Modbus
• Understand client requirements for GUI/communication interface networking and create specifications based on these requirements.
• Drafting work related to redline of legacy drawing of standard products and systems per requirements.

Requirements

• First class with distinction in Bachelor (or) masters degree in electrical and Electronics engineering with minimum 9-13 years of experience in water industry (preferred) or equivalent plant design industry experience - such as power chemical pharmaceutical marine oil and gas industry etc.
• Basic understanding of P&ID diagrams ISA tags and symbols electrical schematics plus the ability to perform markups.
• Basic knowledge on industrial electrical systems including power distribution motor control Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) etc
• Basic Knowledge with PLC hardware - AB MicroLogix SLC CompactLogix ControlLogix (or) Siemens S7-200 S7-300 S7-1200
• Familiar with basic networking (Ethernet Controlnet Modbus RS-485 etc) and ability to configure and troubleshoot.
• Hands on experience with process instrumentation including flow pressure temperature measurement devices and methodologies.
• Basic Knowledge of analytical process equipment (pH ORP conductivity etc.) installation and calibration practices.
• Familiar with Industry Standards UL NEMA etc. Knowledge with NEC IECEx and ATEX standards would be advantages

Tool Set Skill

• AutoCAD Electrical 2024 & Autodesk Vault 2024
• RSLogix 5000 & RSLogix 500 FTView for AB TIA portal for Siemens PLC HMI programming.

Soft competencies

• A can-do attitude in responding leading and effecting changes
• Positive team- and client-focused attitude directed towards delivering quality work on time.
• Go the extra mile to do his/her work; is self-driven and self-reliant to achieve the success
• Strong communication skills to liaise with international teams and locations communicate in a precise way give and accept constructive feedback
• Be imaginative ambitious and stimulate new ideas
• Be truthful and act with integrityand deliver on promises

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.