Hardware Development Engineer

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.

We're Hiring a Hardware Development Engineer!

THE ROLE: Sensus, a Xylem brand, seeks to hire a Hardware Development Engineer who will be part of a team responsible for designing, developing, verifying, and sustaining a wide variety of products. These products include but are not limited to SmartPoint/endpoint radios, water, electric and gas meters, cathodic protection devices, intelligent gateways, Distribution Automation products, installation and interrogation devices, and a wide variety of RF communication products. These products are state-of-the-art microcontrollers or DSP-based embedded systems, typically with integrated radios, where the electronic design may be battery- or main-powered and must operate in harsh environments for 20 years. This position is located in Morrisville, NC.

The Hardware/Hardware Development Engineer will be part of the new product development team. Our team consists of highly skilled and dedicated individuals who consistently deliver exceptional results in developing, testing, and supporting our products. These products meet utility, industry, and internal reliability, performance, accuracy, and cost requirements. As part of the product development team, this person will:

• Contribute to exciting new product development initiatives from concept through transition to high-volume production. The product development life cycle includes analyzing requirements, developing product concepts, performing feasibility studies, component selection, analog/digital/RF design, schematic capture, PCB layout, building prototypes and board bring-up activities, product verification testing, reliability, and regulatory testing, the establishment of manufacturing test plans and processes and transition of products to a high-volume manufacturing facility.

• Products in development may include water/gas/electric metrology products, communication devices/communication products, specifically on the design, implementation, and verification of baseband circuitry (including but not limited to microcontroller, power conversion, battery management, metrology, analog interface, communications and sensors).

• Research available and emerging technologies to identify those that may be applicable for use in evolving the capabilities and offerings of new products. Create proposals to enable detailed evaluation of said technologies and execute evaluations.

• Work closely with the mechanical and firmware designers, making architectural decisions and design tradeoffs (between mechanical, electrical, firmware, and system software considerations). Collaborate throughout the entire development cycle to ensure the product meets all requirements.
• Establish and execute a hardware designer test plan to ensure the design is well-centered, meets the product requirements, and operates in overall environmental conditions.

• Design products to adhere to design for test and manufacturability guidelines.

• Provide complete life cycle ownership of products, addressing post-introduction field and factory issues as required.
• Perform detailed current consumption analysis on all new product releases (HW and FW) to validate compliance with energy constraints. Update processes and methods to improve automation, efficiency, and repeatability.

• Contribute to the continued development of processes and procedures in multiple areas.

High Impact Behaviors:

• Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.
• Results-Driven Performance: High-performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of electrical design experience, preferably focused on analog/digital design of battery-operated embedded systems.
• Experience with the design of small-signal circuits and maintaining signal/noise ratios in an RF environment
• Experience using schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium preferred), analog simulation (LT Spice or equivalent), and typical lab tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, multimeters, etc
• Excellent testing and troubleshooting skills
• Experience evaluation and making recommendations on cost control, reliability, and manufacturability issues while maintaining aggressive development schedules.
• Work individually or as a team.
• Excellent communications skills
• Strong sense of ownership and willingness to engage across team boundaries to improve collaboration, solve challenges, and overcome hurdles.
• Apply specific concepts from different methodologies to produce the optimal results in the most efficient manner possible.
• The ability and desire to work in a cross-functional team (e.g., electrical, firmware, mechanical, and system test engineers) to contribute to the development of a complex AMI/AMR system

SALARY: The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

Salary range:
$76,300.00 - $122,100.00

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