Was a good company as ITT, now Xylem is brand X - Engineering Manager Xylem Employee Review

2.0
Jan 30, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Nice people to work with from the mid-manager level on down. Good pay and benefits.

Cons

Poor employee development and recognition for a job well done. They have the inability to function as a global organization. I have seen the transition from local to regional to global organizational structures. With each change they lack long term goals for the benefit of the entire organization. The culture is cancerous with much infighting between functional areas. This has caused employee morale to continue on a death spiral for the last five years.

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5.0
Jun 6, 2026
Anonymous intern
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Pros

Nice managers, supportive, kind environment

Cons

None really, would recommend for internship

2.0
Jun 25, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay, unlimited PTO, and the occasional free lunch when leadership is in town. There are also volunteer activities available if you want to get involved.

Cons

Only 12 paid holidays, and Veterans Day and MLK Day aren’t included. Expectations shift constantly, creating rework, wasted effort, and frequent overtime that leads to burnout. The environment is highly political, with a small group gatekeeping information, unclear ownership, and perception often outweighing results. The business is volatile, with heavy, frequent restructures and ongoing headcount cuts. Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak. The culture leans toward a boys’ club, and it’s easy to feel sidelined or disrespected—so you’ll need a thick skin. Decisions are driven by short‑term goals, and the future often feels uncertain.

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