Digital Operations Intern, Digital Command Center
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Overview
Job Description
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperating 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.
The Digital Operations Intern will support Xylem’s Digital Command Center (DCC) and Services Support teams by helping monitor, troubleshoot, and improve the performance of connected customer sites using the Link2Site® platform. This role is designed for an engineering student who is interested in real-world digital operations and IoT-enabled services.
The intern will work closely with Digital Operations Engineers, Product Engineering teams, and international DCC teams to identify site-level issues, support device updates, and contribute to operational improvement projects. A significant focus of this internship will be on initiatives to reduce device communication challenges, improve operational processes, and support more accurate capacity calculations for tank exchange.
This role provides hands-on exposure to how digital platforms, connected devices, analytics, and operations come together to support customers at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Command Center & Link2Site Support
- Monitor connected customer sites using the Link2Site® platform to identify alarms, data quality issues, and operational anomalies.
- Investigate and help resolve common site-level issues, escalating more complex problems to engineering or operations teams as appropriate.
- Document findings, root causes, and resolutions to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Device & Engineering Collaboration
- Work with product and engineering teams to support device configuration changes, firmware updates, and validation activities.
- Help track and communicate device-related issues and resolutions across teams.
Operational Projects & Process Improvement
- Support DCC Operations Engineers on active projects related to:
- Improving communication between DCC, service teams, and engineering
- Standardizing operational workflows
- Reducing recurring site issues
- Collaborate with international DCC teams to identify process gaps and propose improvement.
- Help develop or refine operational documentation, dashboards, or KPIs where needed.
Services Support
- Assist with projects focused on improving capacity calculations and tank exchange logic for connected sites.
- Support service professionals while working with digitally connected systems.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to understand technical systems and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in digital operations, IoT, connected devices, or industrial software platforms.
- Comfortable working with data, dashboards, and digital tools.
- Familiarity with concepts such as telemetry, alarms, data quality, or system monitoring.
- Experience with tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python, or similar analytical tools.
- Experience working in team-based or cross-functional project environments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams across time zones.
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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 inclusion and belonging 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 prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our 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
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