Ultrapure Water R&D Engineer: Pilot Systems Lead

Xylem Water Solutions Netherlands; Tewksbury (MA); 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 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.