Mechanical Engineer

Xylem; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

RPP

RRSP with company contribution

paid time off

paid parental leave

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem in Mississauga, a global water solutions leader, seeks a mechanical engineer to design and develop electromechanical systems for pipeline inspection. You will create 3D CAD models, perform FEA, and drive prototypes from concept to manufacturing-ready design.

You will collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams, plan validations, and contribute to continuous product improvements. Travel domestically and internationally is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience designing mechanical or electromechanical systems in a product development or manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, including finite element analysis (FEA).
• Solid understanding of mechanical design, machine building, manufacturing processes, and product development.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support product testing, commissioning, and customer deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of innovative pipeline inspection technologies and electromechanical systems.
• Develop concepts, detailed 3D CAD models, engineering calculations, FEA simulations, prototypes, and manufacturing‑ready designs.
• Plan and execute prototype validation, laboratory testing, and field trials to verify product performance.
• Work closely with electrical, software, manufacturing, operations, and product teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Investigate product performance, identify root causes of failures, and implement engineering improvements.
• Create detailed engineering documentation including drawings with GD&T, technical reports, specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and design documentation.
• Adapt proprietary technologies to meet customer‑and project‑specific requirements.
• Support manufacturing and production teams during fabrication and product launch.
• Coordinate engineering changes within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop high‑quality, manufacturable, and cost‑effective solutions.
• Provide technical support for customer installations, commissioning activities, and field deployments.
• Develop technical documentation and training materials for internal teams and end users.
• Participate in design reviews and drive continuous product improvement.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

FEA

Job description

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.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design and development of innovative pipeline inspection technologies and electromechanical systems.
• Develop concepts, detailed 3D CAD models, engineering calculations, FEA simulations, prototypes, and manufacturing‑ready designs.
• Plan and execute prototype validation, laboratory testing, and field trials to verify product performance.
• Work closely with electrical, software, manufacturing, operations, and product teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Investigate product performance, identify root causes of failures, and implement engineering improvements.
• Create detailed engineering documentation including drawings with GD&T, technical reports, specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and design documentation.
• Adapt proprietary technologies to meet customer‑and project‑specific requirements.
• Support manufacturing and production teams during fabrication and product launch.
• Coordinate engineering changes within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop high‑quality, manufacturable, and cost‑effective solutions.
• Provide technical support for customer installations, commissioning activities, and field deployments.
• Develop technical documentation and training materials for internal teams and end users.
• Participate in design reviews and drive continuous product improvement.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience designing mechanical or electromechanical systems in a product development or manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, including finite element analysis (FEA).
• Solid understanding of mechanical design, machine building, manufacturing processes, and product development.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support product testing, commissioning, and customer deployments.

The estimated salary range for this position is $80K to $95K 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.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision plans
• RPP
• RRSP with company contribution
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement

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.

Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges.

Learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging.

Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues.

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.

Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe can thrive.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use.