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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.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Learning
- Participate in structured technical training programs on industrial automation, PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, and instrumentation engineering.
- Learn industry-standard automation software such as Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, TIA Portal, WinCC, and similar automation platforms.
- Understand project workflows, automation standards, and engineering best practices.
- Learn control system architecture, instrumentation fundamentals, and process control concepts related to water and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Support the preparation of engineering documents such as I/O lists, control narratives, network architecture drawings, instrument lists, and wiring diagrams.
Project Support
- Assist senior engineers in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA application development.
- Support the preparation and review of automation design documents and project deliverables.
- Participate in control panel design reviews and automation system testing activities.
- Learn to read and interpret P&IDs, control schematics, network drawings, and instrument data sheets.
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning activities under supervision.
- Assist in system validation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during project execution.
Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
- Assist in the development and testing of PLC logic and HMI/SCADA applications.
- Gain exposure to industrial automation platforms including Allen-Bradley and Siemens control systems.
- Learn about field instruments such as flow meters, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, analyzers, and control valves.
- Support configuration and testing of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet, and OPC.
- Assist in troubleshooting automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, communication networks, and field instrumentation.
- Support compliance with applicable automation, instrumentation, and safety standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, process, and project teams to understand complete system integration.
- Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions with global engineering teams.
- Maintain project documentation, reports, and engineering records.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities within the team.
Skills & Qualifications Must-Have
- Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline (2026 or recent pass-out).
- Basic understanding of instrumentation engineering fundamentals, industrial automation, and control systems.
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, and control system architecture.
- Basic understanding of field instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, and control valves.
- Familiarity with P&IDs, instrument loop concepts, and industrial communication networks.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and engineering practices.
- Good communication skills in English and a collaborative mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning.
Good to Have
- Internship or academic project experience in industrial automation, instrumentation, or control systems.
- Exposure to Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, TIA Portal, WinCC, or similar automation software.
- Basic understanding of PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems.
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, or OPC.
- Basic understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Knowledge of industrial control panels and automation system architecture.
- Ability to prepare or interpret P&IDs, I/O lists, network architecture drawings, and instrumentation documentation.
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. Apply To This Job