Role Overview
Xylem is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Graduate Engineering Trainee (GET) to join its engineering team in a hybrid capacity in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. In this entry-level engineering role, you will work under the guidance of senior engineers to support process design, equipment optimization, data analysis, and quality assurance for chemical and water-technology manufacturing workflows. You will conduct experimental trials, troubleshoot process bottlenecks, and uphold strict safety and environmental compliance standards across industrial engineering projects.
Core Responsibilities
- Research & Development: Conduct experimental trials, analyze operational datasets, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and scientists to design new manufacturing processes.
- Process Design & Optimization: Support the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of chemical and mechanical equipment to maximize production efficiency and reliability.
- Quality Control: Implement quality control checks, monitor production parameters, and formulate corrective solutions to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory benchmarks.
- Project Coordination: Assist in planning and tracking new product development and process improvement projects across cross-functional teams within schedule and budget parameters.
- Safety & Environmental Compliance: Enforce mechanical safety protocols, support hazardous material handling procedures, and promote environmentally sustainable operational practices.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline (or equivalent foundational practical experience).
- Professional Experience: 0 to 1 year (Fresh Graduates / Entry-Level Engineering Trainees).
- Technical Knowledge: Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering principles, chemical process engineering concepts, and industrial safety regulations.
- Software & Analytical Skills: Working proficiency in engineering simulation software and data analysis tools.
- Core Competencies: Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities, structured documentation habits, and effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Work Mode: Hybrid role based out of the Xylem Chennai office.
About Xylem
Xylem (NYSE: XYL) is a Fortune 500 global water technology company committed to solving critical water and infrastructure challenges worldwide. Operating in over 150 countries with 23,000 employees, Xylem delivers innovative water transport, treatment, testing, smart metering, and advanced analytics solutions for public utilities, industrial sectors, and commercial facilities.