Xylem · 1 day ago
Sr. Applications Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expXylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact. As a Senior Applications Engineer, you will bridge advanced product design with real-world customer applications, providing technical support and leading application-driven projects.
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Responsibilities
Provide expert application and technical support for new and existing custom-engineered products from design through contract completion
Ensure products meet customer specifications, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory and agency standards
Support new product introductions, product extensions (NBOs), Xylem Product Development (XPD) projects, and product improvements
Lead application-related projects and contribute technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle
Partner with the global sales organization, distributors, and representatives to support specification reviews, cost estimates, and proposal development
Serve as a technical point of contact for customers, providing guidance during installations, field applications, and troubleshooting
Support beta testing and competitive evaluations
Create, update, and manage customer-facing technical documentation including Installation & Operation Manuals (IOMs), quick start guides, and training materials
Deliver product application training as needed for internal teams and external partners
Work closely with Product Management, Product & Sustaining Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Operations, Purchasing, and Sourcing
Differentiate application-related issues from quality issues and route appropriately for resolution
Provide technical support to Product Safety & Liability teams, including field inspections and documentation
Apply continuous improvement methodologies to enhance application engineering processes and improve customer response time
Ensure projects are completed on time and in accordance with established procedures and schedules
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related technical field)
Minimum 5 years of relevant application engineering or technical support experience
Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Proven ability to support business initiatives and customer-focused objectives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Hands-on experience performing product testing, evaluation, and data logging using tools and test equipment
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong collaboration skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Preferred
Experience supporting custom or engineered-to-order products
Comfort working in a hybrid environment and collaborating with global teams
Natural sense of ownership, accountability, and technical leadership
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision plans
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Xylem
Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world’s biggest water challenges.
10001+ employees
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Bill Grogan
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Matt Latino
VP, Finance and Segment CFO Americas, Applied Water Systems and Measurement & Control Solutions
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