Mechanical Engineer

YSI Incorporated; Toronto; On-site; 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 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its engineering team, developing advanced pipeline inspection technologies. You will work on electromechanical products from concept to field testing, collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions with environmental impact.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, 2+ years of relevant design experience, and proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and FEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience designing mechanical/electromechanical systems in product development/manufacturing.
• Proficient with Autodesk Inventor and FEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of pipeline inspection technologies and electromechanical systems.
• Develop 3D CAD models, analysis, prototypes, and manufacturing-ready designs.
• Plan prototype validation, testing, and field trials to verify performance.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, manufacturing, operations, and product teams.
• Create detailed drawings with GD&T and BOMs; document design changes in PLM.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

FEA

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing processes

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.

The Role

We're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team and play a key role in developing advanced pipeline inspection technologies used to help protect critical water, oil, and gas infrastructure around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge electromechanical products from concept and prototyping through field testing and commercialization, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that make a real environmental impact.

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.

At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, RPP, RRSP with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

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

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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.

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