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. Xylem |ˈ zīləm | 1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots; 2) a leading global water technology company. Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solv e the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organisation of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about helping us letssolvewater, we want to hear from you! For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com . We Offer You More Than Just “ A Job” Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning. Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship. Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects. Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Colour and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks. We hire bright, thoughtful and motivated individuals, and recognise that our success as an organisation depends on creating an environment where great employees can thrive. Teams are fluid, and individuals are trusted to take on stretching work within a supportive environment that emphasises the importance of strong communication and knowledge sharing. The fast-paced, project-based environment provides opportunities for motivated people to get involved in all aspects of delivery and to develop into new technical areas. Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law. The Role: Sentec, a Xylem brand, seeks to hire an Senior Engineering Consultant to join our talented technical team, we are looking for someone with significant knowledge in our relevant areas of expertise combined with a wide range of multi-disciplinary technical skills and experience. As a member of our team you will employ your technical skills on a wide range of project s, from early-stage innovation to full product development. Projects are usually multidisciplinary and require integrating fundamental science with advanced electronic, mechanical, firmware and software design. Sentec operates both within the Xylem group, and with a number of selected third parties, including some familiar household brands. From ideation and brainstorming to prototype, manufacture and production process es, our clients benefit from outstanding ideas and class-leading products and services. You will also be responsible for delivering projects to internal end external clients (both at clients’ sites and at Sentec offices) and support project management as well as business development activities under the guidance of our project management and business development teams. The position is largely based in our Cambridge office however you will have the opportunity for some travel, this could be UK-wide, within Europe or the United States. At Sentec you will be working in a rapidly evolving industry at an exciting time for technologists developing solutions for the sustainability agenda. In order to be successful you will need to demonstrate leadership in pursuit of technical solutions and novel ideas, have a hands-on approach to problem solving and ultimately managing projects against time, budget and client expectations. The role is varied and you will be required to apply your problem solving skills on a daily basis. You should enjoy participating in a dynamic team, working towards deadlines and delivering excellent technical solutions. You will be required to communicate effectively in a wide range of environments, both with colleagues and clients and will have the opportunity to develop your negotiation skills and expand your technical knowledge. Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification: E xperience in the development of new products and platforms, ideally in a consultancy role or similar Experience in early-stage t echnology validation and prototyping Strong collaboration skills and capability to work in and lead multidisciplinary teams Proven experience in delivering projects or work packages to tight timescales and above client expectations. Comfortable communicating at all levels both internally and with external clients A Degree (2.1 or above, or equivalent ), in a relevant scientific or engineering subject and previous industry experience Desirable Skills/Knowledge : K nowledge able in embedded system hardware design Experience in mechanical design and rapid prototyping methods U nderstanding of physical systems and metrology U nderstanding of analogue signal chain design and simulation, signal processing and filtering, both in digital and analogue domains Familiarity with C/C++ for microprocessor coding, to facilitate mixed signal design Exp erience in selling and operating consultancy project s Familiarity with project scoping and planning Experience in managing project s, ensuring milestones delivery within time and budget Experience in planning, executing and delivering lab testing activities Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office or site laboratory setting Estimated 10 % or less t ravel requirement Standard weekly job hours: 37.5 hours Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.