Mechanical Design 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 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.

Overview of Xylem

Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world's water challenges. The Company's products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. The Company's more than 23000 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquarter in Rye Brook, New York with 2023 revenue of $8.1 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at

Overview of Growth Center:

Global Capability Center (GCC) helps Growth centers of Xylem such as AWS, Treatment and Analytics in wide range of activities that include New Product Development, Value Engineering, Sustain Engineering and Software development. We partner with them to anticipate and respond to evolving business needs with innovation in sensing and communications technologies, data analytics and services.

Brief Description/Job Summary: Application Engineer (Biological Treatment & Aeration Systems)

GCC Vadodara campus seeks to hire a Mechanical Design Engineer who can contribute to the growth of Xylem's India Technology Center and its expansion into disruptive technology and business solutions. The position involves playing a key role in advancing Xylem water treatment technology capabilities. This position plays a vital role in supporting Xylem's water treatment projects by providing high-quality mechanical design and engineering deliverables. The role focuses on order engineering activities such as design, submittal preparation, and fabrication drawings to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective execution of customer projects. If you are excited and passionate, we want to hear from you

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Execute equipment sizing/selection and detailed design for order engineering projects.
• Prepare structural/hydraulic designs, general arrangement and layout
• Review contract specifications/plans.
• Develop 2D/3D CAD models, submittal and fabrication drawings, and manufacturing deliverables.
• Prepare and review engineering submittals for client and internal approvals.
• Provide engineering support across the order cycle, from design through fabrication and delivery.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional and regional teams to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Independently manage assigned tasks, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely completion.

Must Have:

• Strong proficiency in Creo/Inventor with parametric modelling.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Solid understanding of mechanical system design, application, and manufacturing.

Good to Have:  

• Knowledge of piping/structural design and GD&T.
• Knowledge about UV, aeration and wastewater treatment systems
• Experience with water/wastewater projects and OEM environments.
• Familiarity with engineering submittals, fabrication processes, and shop drawings.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams and regions.

Qualifications:

• 4-Year bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 2–6 years of relevant experience in water and wastewater treatment engineering.
• Exposure to fabrication/manufacturing drawings and submittal processes preferred.
• Knowledge of various water treatment technologies and technological advancements.

Xylem offers you an exciting career in an international environment, with a global network of sales companies, suppliers and manufacturers. You will work actively with other departments, developing new technologies and products and managing existing ones, supporting our mission to become the world leader in providing cutting edge products / solutions that solve some of the most challenging needs in marketplace. We will focus on your personal development and prepare you on your present and future career path.

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.