Mechanical Design Engineer

Xylem; DuBois (Clearfield County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer program

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Gas Metering and Communication Systems (AMI) Product Development Team. The role supports New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering from concept to production launches while addressing production and field challenges.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background with 3+ years of experience, strong 3D CAD skills (Creo/Windchill preferred), and a collaborative mindset to work across functions and with suppliers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mechanical engineering, NPD or sustaining engineering.
• Experience with 3D CAD and product data management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, interfaces, and environmental packaging for rugged outdoor electromechanical products.
• Support product development from concept through launch, meeting performance, quality, cost and schedule goals.
• Create and maintain drawings, specifications, BOMs, and manufacturing docs.
• Use 3D CAD, tolerance analysis, and FEA to guide design decisions.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, firmware, systems, manufacturing, quality, testing, supply chain, and product management teams.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and regulatory activities.
• Provide sustaining engineering support including troubleshooting and design changes.
• Partner with suppliers for tooling, manufacturability, and production support.

Skills

3+ years mechanical experience

3D CAD design

Cross-functional collab

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Eng

Tools

Creo

Windchill

FEA tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Hybrid

Dubois, Pennsylvania

Full time

R50585

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.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Xylem is a global water technology company committed to solving the world’s most critical water challenges. With 23,000 employees across more than 150 countries, we deliver innovative solutions that help utilities and communities manage water and resources more efficiently.

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Gas Metering and Communication Systems (AMI) Product Development Team. This role will support New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering. In this role, you will contribute to new product development from concept through production launch while also supporting current products to develop solutions to resolve production and field challenges. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on development, cross‑functional collaboration, and solving real‑world product challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, interfaces, and environmental packaging for rugged outdoor electromechanical products.
• Support product development from concept through launch, ensuring designs meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule goals.
• Create and maintain drawings, specifications, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Use tools such as 3D CAD, tolerance analysis, and FEA to guide design decisions.
• Partner with electrical, software, firmware, systems, manufacturing, quality, testing, supply chain, and product management teams.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and regulatory activities.
• Provide sustaining engineering support for released products, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and design changes.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners on tooling, qualification, manufacturability, and production support.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, new product development, sustaining engineering, or a related product support role.
• Experience with 3D CAD and product data management tools.
• Experience with product testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply:

• Experience with rugged outdoor, metering, sensor-based, or high‑volume electromechanical products.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, casting, machining, stampings, or powdered metal.
• Experience with Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) and Windchill.
• Finite element analysis (FEA) experience.
• Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability.
• Experience with ANSI, AWWA, ASME, UL, or Intrinsic Safety requirements.

Why Join Xylem

At Xylem, you’ll help develop technologies that make a meaningful impact on utilities, infrastructure, and communities worldwide. You’ll also be part of a company that values innovation, inclusion, and professional growth, with opportunities to give back through programs like Xylem Watermark.

Xylem is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including disability and veterans, and an Aff…

The estimated salary range for this position is $85k to $95k. 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, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and 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.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and an Aff…

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology!

Want to know what kind of Impact you can make?

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

Learn more by clicking here – Working at Xylem

( https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/working-at-xylem/ )

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.

( https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/inclusion-and-belonging/ )