Great Variety, Poor Support - Engineer Xylem Employee Review

3.0
Jul 19, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Extensive product portfolio - something new each day Challenging, engaging work with real responsibility Many functions of the business, good opportunities to change roles

Cons

Extensive product portfolio, little support for anything other than the most core products. Leading to isolated specialists in different products. Many functions of the business, more steps to be taken to achieve actions. Constantly taking on work beyond the capability/capacity of the team.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 25, 2026
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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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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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