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Xylem Field Service Engineer III in Waukesha, Wisconsin
About Evoqua Water Technologies
We are excited to announce that Evoqua has now joined Xylem. By uniting our complementary approaches, products, and expertise, we enable our customers to dramatically improve the way water and wastewater is used, managed, conserved, re-used, and returned to nature. Together, we bring uniquely powerful capabilities to solving the world's greatest water challenges.
At every level, our global team is committed to access, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Our goal is for all our colleagues to be involved, respected, valued, connected, and free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about solving water, we want to hear from you.
Our more than 22,000 diverse employees are helping communities in more than 150 countries become water-secure. Apply today and Let's Solve Water.
At Evoqua, we are committed to fostering and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace where employees can be their authentic selves. If this position interests you and you possess the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply as you could be the right fit for this or other roles we are looking to fill. Evoqua encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications/requirements for the position to apply.
Position Summary
The field service engineer is a hybrid position responsible for both system process startup and control system design. System process startup consists of providing semi-complex to complex product support to customers both in the field on job sites and remotely via telephone and email for the Biological Systems product lines. Control system design consists of creating schematics, panel layouts, PLC and HMI programs for a wide variety of water treatment control systems. The position reports to the Electrical Controls Team supervisor and works closely with various teams, including product/technology management, sales support, order execution, R&D, etc. The position requires a good working knowledge of the product line, control systems and the ability to process and interpret complex and not well defined issues and challenges related to biological and physical-chemical wastewater and water treatment.
What we can offer you
Our Total Rewards Program goes far beyond base compensation by providing a more fulfilling work experience and offering a competitive benefits program, including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO
Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, parental leave, and pet insurance
Generous retirement savings and profit-sharing plan
Employee wellness program
Rewards and recognition program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan that provides an opportunity to build ownership and share in Evoqua's success.
System Process Startup Responsibilities
On-site process start-up and operations leadership and support for full scale installations and pilot studies for product line selling efforts
Perform process and controls training for customers
Perform analytical testing on water and wastewater samples and evaluate results for process adjustments and improvements
Data analysis and process troubleshooting both on-site and remotely
Assess and resolve process, instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical issues in the field
Provide written and verbal summaries of work activities to customer and internal team
Identify, coordinate, and engage with other functional teams to complete assignments
Support product development and improvement initiatives and share lessons learned in the field to assist in product improvement
Compile data and write summary reports of pilot and research activities
Control System Design Responsibilities
Work closely with Sales Engineer, Project Manager and Project Engineer in the creation and customization of water/wastewater products and systems
Ensure all engineering and design tasks are completed on time and on budget while upholding the highest quality along with meeting customer technical requirements
Conduct factory testing of controls and automation systems, travel to customer locations for field testing, troubleshoot systems remotely working with field engineers
Design controls and automation systems, including motor control panels, PLC and instrument panels, while applying knowledge of NEC, UL and CE standards
Write PLC and HMI programs using Allen Bradley, Siemens, Modicon and GE PLC and HMIs, and configure communication protocols for PLC, including Ethernet IP and Modbus
Write instruction manuals for controls and automation systems
The position requires good communication and organizational skills and the ability to take initiative to find solutions while working with diverse external groups and internally across departments and teams.
Position Requirements
Required Skills:
Minimum of 5+ years experience working with products and technologies in the wastewater industry.
BS or MS in Engineering: Civil, Chemical, Environmental, Electrical or Mechanical
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must have the ability to work well with others with minimal supervision.
Ability to travel up to 30-40% domestically and internationally.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to assess and respond to issues as they arise.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with process equipment, instrumentation, and controls.
Knowledge of the product line or closely related products is highly desirable.
Experience with Biological Treatment Design
Experience with Physical/Chemical Water Treatment Design
Experience 2D and 3D CAD design
Experience with PLC and HMI programming
Strong Excel Skills
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