Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! 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 |ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;

2) a leading global water technology company.

We’re a global team unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. Developing new technologies that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. In more than 150 countries, we have strong, long-standing relationships with customers who know us for our powerful combination of leading product brands and applications expertise with a strong focus on developing comprehensive, sustainable solutions. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com

If you are excited and passionate about helping us solve water, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

The Technical Writing Intern will be responsible for supporting the Technical Writer by working directly with Technical Support on new dredging documents including brochures, installation manuals, operation manuals, and driver descriptions. Additionally, the Technical Writing Intern will work with the Sales and Marketing team on emails and brochures for HYPACK products and training.

This is a paid 40 hour per week internship position with a hybrid schedule consisting of 2 days in-person in Middletown, CT, and 3 days of remote work. This position reports directly to the Technical Writer.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Collaborate with technical support, engineers, and writer to gain and in-depth understanding of HYPACK’s DREDGEPACK®, and other products.

• Support engineers and tech support with new documents and documentation updates.

• Support marketing with outgoing emails, brochures, and articles.

• Update existing technical documents to reflect changes in engineering and/or software design.

• Create and/or edit figures and drawings using image-editing software.

• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required to meet the general goals of the Technical Writing team.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a degree in English, Engineering, or relevant degree.

• Demonstrated ability to write detailed technical documents.Sample required (can be from Technical Communication class, reports and articles written for engineering class).

• Willingness to learn new processes, procedures, and software.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established timelines.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with colleagues in multiple departments.

• Advanced computer software skills with MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and OneDrive/SharePoint.

Compensation: $27/hour

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Salary range:

$53,200.00 - $85,100.00

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 diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation