Ultrapure Water R&D Engineer – Pilot & Validation

Xylem; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision plan

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer – Ultrapure Water to develop, test, and validate next-generation water treatment technologies. The role emphasizes hands-on operation of laboratory and pilot-scale systems, focusing on UV and EDI tech and data-driven engineering decisions.

You will plan experiments, troubleshoot tests, and collaborate with global teams to improve test methods and data quality while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical, Mechanical, Process, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Water Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years in water treatment, pilot operations, lab 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.

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

Hands-on troubleshooting

Data analysis

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Experiment planning

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering/Water Technology

Tools

Ultrapure water systems

UV technologies

EDI technologies

Job description

Xylem is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer – Ultrapure Water to develop, test, and validate next-generation water treatment technologies. The role emphasizes hands-on operation of laboratory and pilot-scale systems, focusing on UV and EDI tech and data-driven engineering decisions.

You will plan experiments, troubleshoot tests, and collaborate with global teams to improve test methods and data quality while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.