Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026. Xylem scores B 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.
We are looking for a highly capable Senior Engineer - PLM Systems & Engineering Applications to lead and support strategic Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives, engineering applications, and digital transformation projects across a global organization. This senior individual contributor role is focused on PTC Windchill PDMLink administration and support, PLM implementation, process optimization, analytics, and automation within a cross-functional engineering environment.
In this role, you will drive the successful implementation, rollout, enhancement, and adoption of PLM solutions while ensuring engineering data integrity, lifecycle governance, and workflow consistency. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, quality, and IT teams to align systems, streamline business processes, and deliver scalable solutions that support operational excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who combines strong technical expertise in PLM and engineering systems with analytical problem-solving skills, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for driving digital innovation and process excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support enterprise PLM implementation and rollout initiatives across global teams.
- Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, define solutions, coordinate execution, and support change adoption.
- Plan and execute system testing, validation, go-live readiness, and post-deployment support.
- Provide advanced support for PTC Windchill PDMLink and PTC Creo Parametric users and related Engineering Application.
- Ensure data accuracy, lifecycle governance, and workflow consistency within Windchill.
- Analyze business processes and develop insights that improve visibility, decision-making, and process performance.
- Develop and deploy automation solutions using Python and AutoIT to improve efficiency, reduce cycle time, and lower manual effort.
- Identify and implement opportunities in continuous improvement, digital workflow optimization, and productivity enhancement.
- Coordinate and maintain process documentation, user guides, training materials, and knowledge-sharing repositories.
- Partner across engineering, operations, quality, and IT teams to align systems, tools, and processes across regions.
- Support user enablement through training sessions, structured documentation, and practical guidance on system usage and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 2-4 years of Relevant professional experience in PLM systems, engineering applications, analytics, automation, or enterprise systems support.
- Strong working knowledge of PTC Windchill and engineering data/lifecycle processes.
- Experience supporting or leading PLM implementation, rollout, testing, adoption, or enhancement initiatives.
- Experience designing and developing Power BI dashboards for business or operational reporting.
- Experience with Python, SQL, or similar tools for automation, data extraction, or process improvement.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical topics for business users.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating or consuming data from Windchill REST APIs.
- Hands-on experience with AutoIT, Excel VBA, Power Platform, or similar automation technologies.
- Familiarity with CAD Automation and engineering design tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD Mechanical, or Revit.
- Exposure to SmartAssembly, or related automation tools.
- Experience with enterprise platforms such as ERP LX or related operational systems.
- Knowledge of programming technologies such as Java or VB.NET.
- Experience creating structured documentation, user training content, and knowledge repositories.
- Experience working with global or multi-regional teams.
Technical Skills
The ideal candidate will bring strength in many of the following areas:
Skill Area Relevant Tools / Knowledge
PLM / Engineering Systems PLM, PTC Windchill, PTC Creo Parametric
Analytics & Reporting Power BI, Windchill REST APIs, SQL, Data Analysis
Automation Python, AutoIT, Excel VBA, Power Platform, Selenium
CAD / Engineering Tools CAD Automation, CREO, AutoCAD Mechanical, Revit, Smart Assembly
Enterprise / Development Tools Java, VB.NET, C++, JavaScript
Core Competencies
- Technical leadership
- Systems thinking
- Advanced problem-solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder management
- Process improvement mindset
- Data-driven decision-making
- Ownership and accountability
- Documentation and knowledge sharing
- Change agility
What Success Looks Like
Successful candidates in this role will:
- Drive scalable improvements in PLM processes and engineering system performance
- Deliver meaningful Power BI reporting and KPI visibility
- Improve productivity through practical automation solutions
- Strengthen data quality, workflow consistency, and lifecycle accuracy
- Serve as a trusted technical partner to engineering, operations, quality, and IT stakeholders
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.