Data Engineer

Job Description

Xylem |ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;

2) a leading global water technology company.

Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!

The Role: Xylem Assessment Services (Pure Technologies) is seeking candidates with a Machine Learning / Data Engineering background to join our team as a Data Engineer. As a member of our product management and development team, you will be responsible for the design, development and testing of data engineering algorithm and models, and the implementation of Machine Learning applications for specific products, solutions and innovation projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to succeed in a fast-paced, fluid environment, while ensuring that product initiatives are met.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Organize, manipulate, filter, and visualize a large quantity of data from different products and sensing technologies
• Work closely with product engineering team (software, electrical and mechanical engineers), solution architects and product owners to design and develop algorithms and mathematic models to optimize and automate data acquisition, generation, processing, analysis and reporting
• Work independently or closely with other data scientists to develop AI, ML, and deep learning models that meet product development requirements while supporting real time monitoring, predictive analysis, feature recognition and extraction etc.
• Deliver developed algorithm, models and software products to our operational team (data analysis and field engineering) to meet the development requirements while training and supporting the end users
• Communicate effectively & proactively with the project team(s) to accomplish business objectives
• Able to multi-task and work in a multi-project development environment
• Self-motivated to bring his/her skills to the next level and able to learn concepts and new techniques quickly and effectively
• Experience with acoustic, electromagnetic, and ultrasonic sensors or general sensing technologies preferred
• Experience with R&D, high-speed data acquisition systems, fast prototyping, and agile development preferred

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Math, Engineering, Physics or other related science or engineering fields. Master of Science preferred.
• 3 years hands-on programming experience with strong development skills in Python, Matlab, C++, C#, or Java.
• Creative problem solver with key attention to detail and strong analytical skills to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong understanding of statistics, linear algebra and calculus.
• Broad knowledge of signal processing, time series and spectral analysis
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Time management skills, tasks prioritization skills and ability to work independently.

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office settingfree from any disagreeable elements.
• Standard weekly job hours:40 hours, overtime as required
• May be required to travel to the field or client offices

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, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.