Application Engineer

Company Overview

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 looking for a hands‑on, technically curious Applications Engineer to take ownership of the performance, reliability, and optimization of our Flex Net system and its components. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of systems engineering, data analysis, and customer‑facing technical support. You’ll play a key role in ensuring successful deployments, resolving complex technical challenges, and continuously improving system performance in collaboration with cross‑functional teams and customers.

Coordinating technical project activities and ensuring that all project phases are documented appropriately.

• Lead and coordinate technical activities across all project phases, ensuring proper documentation and execution
• Analyze system performance and drive optimization using Flex Net tools and best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across head‑end systems and network components
• Monitor system health, investigate network failures, and improve meter read performance
• Recommend and implement system improvements, including over‑the‑air upgrades and hardware enhancements
• Collaborate closely with customers, project managers, and SMEs to support successful deployments
• Act as a technical liaison to internal teams, including Sales, providing system insights and reports
• Maintain and execute preventive maintenance plans (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Analyze backend data flows to diagnose and resolve deployment issues
• Support system upgrades and ensure smooth operational transitions
• Contribute to system design improvements and ensure compliance with data security and regulatory standards
• Provide technical guidance during testing phases and participate in system review sessions

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 2–3 years of experience in software development, systems support, or applications engineering
• Working knowledge of SQL (intermediate level)
• Basic experience with Linux systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to handle complex technical issues
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders

• Experience with AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) or utility systems
• Exposure to RF networks or IoT‑based systems
• AI/ML certification or hands‑on experience applying AI in system analysis or optimization
• Familiarity with Salesforce or ticketing systems

Estimated salary range: $85,000 to $95,000. Starting pay depends on skills, experience, and work location.

We offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, RPP, RRSP with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.