Horrible benifit, Horrible Management. Low payment. - Engineer Xylem Employee Review

3.0
Jun 12, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A big company, so, you can hang around there without particular purpose, and create you own jobs, force others to make you important.

Cons

So much redundant, So much politics and propaganda. See the posting on the hallway "See something, Tell something. We live on integrity." Haven't I seen that somewhere, too? CEO twits daily digest to your email. Not enough? Then he creates whole company Facebook. Many people live on there to advertise their personal promotion. HR will not help you more than their trouble, as the boss was fired. Minimal holiday, Your are advised to give up remaining vacation time at the end of the year that does not carry over. Payment is very very low. Often hire and lay off cycle, Finally, you should assume that you are paying all for your medical expanses.

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5.0
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Pros

Nice managers, supportive, kind environment

Cons

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3.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Overall, the benefits package is competitive. The office also provides a refrigerator that is generally stocked with a variety of soft drinks, and complimentary coffee and tea are available for employees.

Cons

Where to begin… If your ideal role is updating existing designs and reusing established work, this position may be a good fit. Much of the work involves modifying or copying existing models rather than developing new designs. Large assemblies are generated using Smart Assembly, and even the impeller geometry is largely, if not all, created through Smart Assembly. As a result, there are relatively few opportunities to apply creativity or solve complex design challenges. One of the more difficult aspects of the role is the organizational structure. Product Engineers with long tenure should possess valuable experience, but institutional knowledge is not well documented, making it challenging to navigate both legacy and newer product lines. Information is often inconsistent depending on who you ask. Cross-functional collaboration can also be frustrating. There appears to be a noticeable lack of trust between departments—particularly with Sourcing—which often slows communication and decision-making. I also found interactions within the Design Engineering department to be less collaborative than expected. From a long-term perspective, job security is something I would carefully consider. There has been ongoing discussion about expanding engineering support in India, including design engineering functions. Given that another nearby Xylem division was ultimately closed after its work was transitioned to India, it’s difficult not to view that as a potential indicator of the Xylem Custom Pump long-term direction.

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