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Water Treatment Engineer

Xylem
Bolingbrook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026
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.

Position Summary

Xylem is seeking an experienced Process Engineer / Operations Support Engineer in the Great Lakes & North Central US area to optimize industrial water treatment plants. In this role, you will troubleshoot and optimize complex water and waste water treatment processes. This will be accomplished by working with operations personnel and our customers, reviewing process data, performing pilots and experiments to interpret and understand the root cause issues of problems with system and equipment.

Core Responsibilities and Tasks

  • Innovate process treatment to improve site production
  • Provide support in design, development, testing and modifications of systems
  • Implementation of process changes to improve safety, cost, production, and reliability
  • Participate in material specification, schematic preparation and appropriate follow-up
  • Prepare explanations and clarify information to enable proper interpretation and evaluation of specifications, performance characteristics or other technical data
  • Communicate technical and commercial issues

Position Requirements

Formal Education

  • BS/BA degree in Engineering
  • Minimum 5-10 years of experience

Knowledge & Experience

  • Experience in design, installation, start up, operation and maintenance of industrial sized Reverse Osmosis systems is preferred
  • Hands-on experience within a plant is required
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizing, and planning skills
  • Able to mentor, teach and train others on proper operation of water treatment processes
  • A self-starter, capable of working independently
  • Must be a good communicator, (verbally and in writing) and have good customer focus

Additional Details

  • TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Average 60% to customer sites in the Great Lakes and North Central US area
  • Salary Range: 100,000-120,000
  • BS/BA degree in Engineering
  • 5-10 years of experience

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.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.



Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000

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