Engineering Intern

Xylem • Morton Grove, IL

35d • $25 - $27

About The Position

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 New Product Development Engineering Intern plays a hands‑on role in supporting the design and refinement of pumps, controls, and water‑handling systems used across residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
• Familiarity with engineering testing equipment and data acquisition tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams.
• Interest in sustainable technologies and water‑related engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering teams in developing new pump and water‑handling products, components, and system solutions.
• Build, assemble, and test prototypes to evaluate performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Conduct engineering analyses, including fluid dynamics, thermal behavior, tolerance stack‑ups, and material evaluations.
• Support laboratory testing by setting up equipment, collecting data, and documenting results.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute ideas to improve product functionality, cost, and sustainability.
• Create and update engineering documentation such as CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and test reports.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and sourcing teams to ensure smooth transition from prototype to production.

Benefits

• At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark.
• We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG).
• Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
• Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees