R&D Engineer - Ultrapure Water

Ebro Electronic GmbH; Tewksbury, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem seeks an experienced R&D Engineer – Ultrapure Water to support development, testing, and validation of next-generation water treatment technologies. This hands-on role focuses on operating laboratory and pilot-scale systems, with initial emphasis on UV and EDI technologies.

You will plan experiments, analyze data, and collaborate across global teams to drive safe, high-quality results and test-method improvements. Strong documentation and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical, Mechanical, Process, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Water Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in water treatment, pilot operations, laboratory testing, process engineering, or related environments.
• Experience with ultrapure water systems.
• Knowledge of UV, EDI, membrane, or advanced water treatment technologies.
• Hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining pilot or lab systems.
• Strong technical problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Commission, operate, and maintain ultrapure water test rigs and pilot systems.
• Plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to evaluate equipment performance.
• Lead hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and performance validation activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to support engineering recommendations.
• Develop test plans, protocols, technical reports, and project updates.
• Collaborate with global teams across R&D, Engineering, Product Management, and Service.
• Identify opportunities to improve test methods, equipment reliability, and data quality.
• Ensure all testing activities are conducted safely and in accordance with quality standards.

Skills

Water treatment experience

Pilot systems operation

Data analysis

Experiment planning

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Mechanical/Process Eng

Tools

Ultrapure water systems

UV systems

EDI technology

Job description

Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und -herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced R&D Engineer – Ultrapure Water to support the development, testing, and validation of next‑generation water treatment technologies. This is a highly hands‑on role focused on operating and improving laboratory and pilot‑scale test systems, with initial emphasis on UV and Electrodeionization (EDI) technologies. If you enjoy combining practical engineering, experimental testing, problem‑solving, and data analysis to advance innovative technologies, this opportunity is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Commission, operate, and maintain ultrapure water test rigs and pilot systems.
• Plan and execute laboratory and pilot‑scale experiments to evaluate equipment performance.
• Lead hands‑on testing, troubleshooting, and performance validation activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to support engineering recommendations.
• Develop test plans, protocols, technical reports, and project updates.
• Collaborate with global teams across R&D, Engineering, Product Management, and Service.
• Identify opportunities to improve test methods, equipment reliability, and data quality.
• Ensure all testing activities are conducted safely and in accordance with quality standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Water Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in water treatment, pilot operations, laboratory testing, process engineering, or related technical environments.
• Experience with ultrapure water systems.
• Knowledge of UV, EDI, membrane, or advanced water treatment technologies.
• Hands‑on experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining pilot, laboratory, or skid‑mounted systems.
• Strong technical problem‑solving and data analysis skills.
• Ability to independently plan and execute experiments while maintaining accurate technical records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience commissioning or starting up new equipment.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, controls, sensors, and process systems.
• Experience collaborating with international teams.

The estimated salary range for this position is $110k to $130k base 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
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

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 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! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation

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