Sr Hardware Design engineer

Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und -herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird.
Job Summary: The Electrical Engineer manages the development and implementation of Water meters and SmartPoint products and its implementation and support on manufacturing. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills.Product Support & Lifecycle Management* Sustain released electrical designs through production, field use, and end‐of‐life.
* Provide technical support for manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and service teams.
* Assess and implement design changes to address obsolescence, cost reduction, reliability, and manufacturability.Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation* Lead electrical failure analysis of field returns, production issues, and test failures.
* Identify root causes using structured problem‐solving methods (e.g., 5‐Why, Fishbone, DFMEA).
* Define and validate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).Design Changes & Engineering Change Management* Create, review, and approve Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) affecting schematics, PCBAs, firmware interfaces, wiring, and components.
* Ensure changes are properly documented, reviewed, tested, and released.
* Verify that design changes do not adversely affect form, fit, function, or regulatory compliance.Manufacturing & Production Support* Support production start‐ups, line issues, yield improvements, and test coverage.
* Troubleshoot electrical issues on the manufacturing floor.
* Collaborate with test engineers to improve electrical test methods and diagnostics.Supplier & Component Management* Manage component substitutions, second sources, and form‐fit‐function equivalents.
* Work with suppliers to resolve electrical component quality or performance issues.
* Evaluate and approve alternative components due to supply chain constraints or obsolescence.Verification, Validation & Testing* Define and execute electrical verification tests for sustaining changes.
* Support system‐level testing, environmental testing, and compliance testing.
* Review test data to ensure changes meet performance and reliability requirements.Documentation & Compliance* Maintain accurate electrical documentation including schematics, BOMs, specifications, and test reports.
* Ensure products continue to meet applicable regulatory, safety, and EMC requirements.
* Support internal and external audits as required.Cross‐Functional Collaboration* Work closely with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and service engineering teams.
* Communicate technical findings and decisions clearly to both technical and non‐technical stakeholders.
* Support customer issue resolution when electrical expertise is required.Continuous Improvement* Drive design improvements to enhance reliability, robustness, and serviceability.
* Identify trends in field or production failures and recommend long‐term design improvements.
* Contribute to lessons learned and best practices for future product designs.

Qualifications:
• 3–7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in a sustaining, manufacturing support, or product lifecycle roleTechnical Skills* Strong knowledge of: + Analog and digital circuit design + Power electronics and motor control (as applicable) + Sensors, ADCs/DACs, and embedded interfaces
* Ability to read and modify: + Electrical schematics + Wiring diagrams + PCB layouts (review-level)
* Experience with troubleshooting hardware issues at board and system level
* Understanding of tolerance analysis, calibration, and electrical performance limits* Familiarity with HW‐FW interaction and debugging embedded systemsTools & Software* Schematic capture and PCB tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, Eagle, Mentor)
* Lab equipment: oscilloscope, DMM, logic analyzer, power supplies
* PLM/ERP systems (e.g., Windchill, Agile, Teamcenter)
* Test and data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Excel)Manufacturing & Quality Knowledge* Experience supporting manufacturing lines and test stations* Familiarity with DFMEA, PFMEA, and Root Cause Analysis* Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT)* Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturersRegulatory & Compliance* Knowledge of applicable safety, EMC, and regulatory standards (UL, IEC, CE, FCC, etc.)
* Experience supporting compliance testing and auditsSoft Skills* Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills
* Clear written and verbal communication
* Ability to work cros