Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Xylem scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 employeesoperatingin 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.
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Business Unit & Location: Engineering Technology Center, Evoqua Water Technologies, Chennai - India
Responsibilities:
- Create 3D models, plant layouts, piping layouts, isometric generation and CAD drawings for Water and Wastewater treatment plants or any other process treatment plant.
- Create 3D models and CAD drawings of engineered products / process equipment, including creation of general arrangement, assembly and fabrication drawings.
- Understanding P&ID, PFD, Equipment / Pump datasheets, 3D design and detailing of skid-based water treatment systems like UF, RO, CEDI, CIP, UV, Softeners etc.,
- Conversion of 2D Drawings to 3D Models, modify, improve, and reverse engineering of existing designs and products.
- Create Bill of Materials (BOMs) in enterprise resource planning (ERP / SAP) system.
- Create and update meta data of designs and 3D models in PDM/PLM system (Vault Pro) for records, control and retrieval.
- Cross functional interaction / coordination to prepare plant layouts, piping layouts and GA drawings meeting the technical requirement.
Academic and Professional Requirements:
- BE., / B Tech in Mechanical Engineering with First Class.
- 3 to 5 years of hands of experience in 3D CAD using Autodesk Inventor. Exposure in AutoCAD and Solidworks will be an added advantage but not a must.
- Should have experience in “Frame generator” and “Tube & pipe” modules of Inventor.
- Experience in plant and equipment design & detail engineering in the domain of Water and Wastewater Treatment is preferred or similar experience in the Oil & Gas, Chemical process and Power plants can be considered.
- Experience in interconnecting piping, isometric generation, piping standards, material standards and codes applicable to water and wastewater treatment equipment and system are preferred.
- Experience in detail engineering of skid-based water treatment systems like UF, RO, CEDI, CIP, UV, Softeners etc., with structural design and detailing of skid frames, tank weldment assemblies are preferred.
- Experience in equipment / product design and detail engineering with fair knowledge of material specification, fabrication detailing, Limits, Fits, GD&T, are preferred.
- Exposure to MS Office package for preparing necessary documents, excel files and ppt’s will be an advantage.
- Experience in working with international teams towards engineering design will be an advantage.
- Good communication skills to liaise with international teams; Extra miler / self-driven to meet the commitments / goals. Be analytical and problem solving.
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.