Application Engineer IV

Xylem•Pittsburgh, PA

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Application Engineer IV will focus on complex wastewater and process water solutions across markets such as microelectronics, food & beverage, mining, power, pulp & paper, and chemical processing. The wastewater systems typically consist of equalization, pH neutralization, chemical precipitation, clarification, Dissolved Air Floatation (DAF), media filtration, ultra filtration, reverse osmosis, sludge thickening, and dewatering. The process water systems typically consist of media filtration, softening, carbon filtration, ultra filtration, reverse osmosis, Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems, regenerable Ion Exchange (IX), and Continuous Electrodeionization (CEDI). The Application Engineer IV operates independently determining proper design and approach for solving customer requirements and provides training and direction for other engineers.

Requirements

Requires BS/BA degree in Chemical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
8+ yrs of relevant experience
Advanced knowledge of business tools, processes and procedures.
Technical expert in understanding water treatment processes to achieve customer desired outcome.
Advanced competency in all standard equipment platforms and their employment.
Ability to source and apply advanced 3rd party components in new applications.
Able to lead others in the execution of complex tasks and projects.
Effectively collaborates with other disciplines in a team environment.
Solid understanding of the sales process and how organizational role influences the outcome.
Solid understanding of financial principles related to proposals, costing, business outcome and risk mitigation.
Solid understanding of contractual terms and conditions.
Advanced ability to develop execution strategy and guide others while mitigating business risk.
Possesses excellent communications skills and can effectively present advanced technical information in a customer setting.
Conducts training and seeks to motivate and develop the organization to achieve greater results.

Responsibilities

Live our culture and exemplify our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be inspired to innovate, empowered to lead, and accountable to deliver.
Work primarily with the direct sales team
Review RFQs and technical specifications
Perform process design calculations
Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Process & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)
Prepare mass balances and water balances
Perform hydraulic calculations and pump sizing
Equipment selection and material selection which can be used for costing
Identify technical and commercial risks
Develop conceptual, budgetary and firm proposals
Present technical solutions to customers
Support bid/no-bid and go/no-go decisions
Train and mentor other engineers