Mechanical Engineer — Water Tech & Electromechanical Design

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 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.