Manufacturing Engineering Process Improvement Technician Co-op

Manufacturing Engineering Process Improvement Technician Intern

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.

The Role:

Xylem seeks to hire a Manufacturing Engineering Process Improvement Technician Intern. The engineer will be responsible for engaging with staff, test equipment, software, drawings, and procedures needed to transition processes to a standard format. Interface with off and onsite R&D, operations, quality, and other manufacturing engineers to determine product needs and operation constraints.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Participate in meetings and reviews for existing products
• Evaluate fixtures, equipment, tools and work with Manufacturing ENG for improvements and/or replacements
• Read and translate mechanical drawings for designs
• Create processes and test plans to a standard YSI format from existing drawings and procedures
• Assist with production process issues as required
• Interface with R&D, operations, quality, and project managers to communicate concerns and clarify constraints of written processes
• Evaluate work cells in terms of process, equipment, capacity etc. to align work areas for optimal efficiency
• Manage label design, documentation and implementation

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An individual currently enrolled in a post-secondary University diploma program in Engineering Discipline, Mechanical/Industrial preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Key attributes would be: innovative thinking and problem solving; works well in both team and individual settings; self-motivated and self-initiated; reliable; follows problems through to resolution; detail oriented; and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task, learn quickly and be self-directed.
• Working knowledge of computers and networking desirable.
• Possess good time management and organizational skills.
• Able to explain technical terminology to non-technical personnel
• Ability to pick-up equipment, tools and supplies that weigh up to 25 pounds.
• General office environment.

We Offer You More Than Just "A Job"

• Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees' professional growth and continuous learning.
• Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
• Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
• Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women's, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran's, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility
• Ability to pick-up equipment, tools and supplies that weigh up to 25 pounds.
• General office and manufacturing floor environment.
• 40 hour flexible week (on-site is required).

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.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.