Engineering Leadership Development Program, Sensor Development

The global water problems are getting bigger and constantly pose new challenges to us. By 2025, 1.8 billion people will live in countries or regions with absolute water scarcity. We are a global water technology provider with around 23,000 employees and a mission: to help our customers solve water problems through innovative technological solutions and our expertise. We are the world's leading provider of efficient, innovative, and sustainable water technologies that ensure optimal use, management, retention, and reuse of water.

The Xylem Analytics Germany business unit is represented at four German locations. Our brands WTW, ebro, SI Analytics, and STM have established themselves as leading providers of measurement and analytical instruments in the field of quantitative and qualitative analysis.

We are offering a

Engineering Leadership Development Program

at our Weilheim location. Start of the program is July 13, 2026, full-time.

The ELDP (Engineering Leadership Development Program) is a challenging two-year rotational program targeting young talents who are passionate about applied science, sensor technologies, analytical chemistry, and technical excellence. You can expect hands-on laboratory work, applied sensor development, exciting project tasks, and training in technical and personal competencies. If you want to translate scientific insights into concrete solutions and aspire a career in research & development, the ELDP is your ideal entry point at Xylem.

You will gain experience in various technical and interdisciplinary areas – with a focus on sensor development, analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, water analysis, and materials science. Depending on your assignment, you will work in the laboratory, develop methods, test prototypes, analyze data, and collaborate closely with teams from Engineering, Production, Quality, and Product Management.

Tasks

• Planning and implementation of assigned tasks and projects within the program rotation
• Implementation of practical laboratory work in the areas of sensor development, analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, or related disciplines
• Plan, conduct, document, and evaluate experiments under application of a structured scientific approach
• Analyze experimental data, recognize trends, interpret results, and derive technically sound conclusions
• Support the development, characterization, and optimization of sensor concepts, analysis methods, materials, or measurement principles
• Bring in new analytical approaches, methods, or technical improvements to your area of responsibility
• Complete all required program training sessions
• Active participation in Xylem Watermark community activities

Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or technical field
• Passion for technology, strong engagement for a technology-oriented career in research & development, and ability to lead and work in teams
• Familiarity with MS Office applications; first practical experience, Co-op, or research experience in the F&E area of advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical, solution-oriented, and structured working style
• Very good German and English language skills in writing and speaking

Benefits

Flexible time model, performance-based remuneration, work with an engaged and friendly team, 30 vacation days, pensionable benefits, occupational old-age provision, a varied and responsible task in an internationally established company with excellent market position, systematic onboarding and training, long-term development opportunities and future prospects in an innovative and international company.

Xylem Watermark: Social engagement, sustainable products, and a company initiative ensure a valuable contribution to our society.

Niklas Naunheim, Talent Acquisition Lead Europe, is available for inquiries at +49 1621374371.

Xylem is an employer who promotes equal opportunities. Decisions are made without regard to nationality, skin color, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.