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 cutting-edge and sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Controls Design & Development
- Design and develop PLC programs using Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC, and SIMATIC Manager.
- Develop and implement HMI/SCADA interfaces (FactoryTalk View, WinCC) for operator monitoring and control.
- Implement redundancy strategies for CPU, I/O, and network levels to ensure high availability.
- Develop control philosophies, test procedures, and sequence-of-operations documentation.
Instrumentation & System Integration
- Select, integrate, and calibrate field instruments (flow, pressure, level, pH, turbidity, DO, TSS)
and ensure proper integration with PLC/SCADA systems.
- Configure industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profinet, OPC UA, Canbus).
- Perform loop checks, signal validation, and troubleshoot instrumentation issues during commissioning.
- Review P&IDs;, datasheets, and specifications to define automation scope.
Project Execution & Collaboration
- Take ownership of project automation deliverables, ensuring quality, schedule, and cost compliance.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and process engineers to ensure seamless integration.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers in PLC/HMI programming and instrumentation integration.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and technical workshops.
Global Coordination
- Coordinate with international teams and stakeholders across time zones.
- Represent the automation discipline in technical discussions and client interactions.
- Clearly communicate tech
📌 Sr. Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Xylem
📍 Chennai