Contractual Microelectronics Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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 employees operating in 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.

The Application Engineer III will focus on complex wastewater and process water solutions across markets such as microelectronics, food & beverage, mining, power, pulp & paper, and chemical processing. The wastewater systems typically consist of equalization, pH neutralization, chemical precipitation, clarification, Dissolved Air Floatation (DAF), media filtration, ultra filtration, reverse osmosis, sludge thickening and dewatering. The process water systems typically consist of media filtration, softening, carbon filtration, ultra filtration, reverse osmosis, Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems, regenerable Ion Exchange (IX), and Continuous Electrodeionization (CEDI).

Operates in a mostly independent capacity, with support from Application Engineer IVs and supervisor, determining proper design and approach for solving customer requirements. May support developing engineers in a mentor capacity when needed.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Live our culture and exemplify our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be inspired to innovate, empowered to lead, and accountable to deliver.

Work primarily with the direct sales team

Review RFQs and technical specifications

Perform process design calculations

Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Process & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)

Prepare mass balances and water balances

Perform hydraulic calculations and pump sizing

Equipment selection and material selection which can be used for costing

Identify technical and commercial risks

Develop conceptual, budgetary and firm proposals

Present technical solutions to customers

Support bid/no-bid and go/no-go decisions

Train and mentor other engineers

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. FORMAL EDUCATION:

Requires BS/BA degree in Chemical Engineering; Master's degree preferred

4+ yrs of experience

Ability to conduct and understand water quality projections.

Advanced competency in multiple standard equipment platforms and their employment. Thorough understanding of common components and their application.

Able to execute complex tasks with limited guidance.

Effectively collaborates with other disciplines in a team environment.

Solid understanding of the sales process and how organizational role influences outcome.

Solid understanding of financial principles related to proposals, costing, business outcome and risk mitigation.

Solid understanding of contractual terms and conditions.

Advanced ability to develop execution strategy while mitigating business risk.

Possesses excellent communications skills and can effectively present technical information in a customer setting.

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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.