Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Waters Corporation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the New Castle, DE area within the TA Instruments business unit. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a global leader in materials characterization by driving innovation and rapid prototyping in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Conceive and develop concepts to meet customer requirements.
• Prototype and evaluate concepts rapidly, identify risks early, and develop targeted test plans for efficient mitigation and rapid development cycles.
• Communicate status, results, conclusions, and next steps with clarity, highlighting impact and actionable plans.
• Integrate mechanical, electronic, control, and coding components into prototypes to accelerate concept evaluation and enable rapid iterations for efficient product development.
• Participate in and lead design reviews and provide feedback in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Work with project and product management leads on technical ideation, risk retirement strategies, and solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to develop product designs.
• Communicate concerns, suggestions, and improvements relating to engineering concerns and product lifecycle management.
• Ensure quality documentation of mechanical design, including BOM, drawings, and procedures.
• Propose and conduct simulations where relevant.

• Education: Minimum Bachelor's Degree, 5-7 years of experience, ideally in an industrial research and development environment.
• Experience: Prototype design, test, and analysis; ability to integrate multidisciplinary elements into prototypes for evaluation and validation; root cause analysis; extensive experience with 3D modeling (Unigraphics/Solid Works or equivalent); PDM and change process experience; GD&T knowledge and experience.
• Skills: Originating and interpreting engineering designs and concepts; strong interpersonal and technical communication; analytical and problem-solving abilities; strong organizational skills with multiple projects; understanding of physics and mechanical engineering principles (thermodynamics, structural mechanics, fluid dynamics); furnace and heater design, transducer design and operation, basic controls principles; strong materials science knowledge and familiarity with testing principles and techniques; ability to work independently and in teams;
  
  proficient in statistical data analysis and clear presentation of results; experience with simulation tools for mechanical and thermal problems (preferably Ansys/Matlab); design for manufacture experience in assembly; hands-on fabrication/assembly techniques and working with machinists; willingness to be near the listed location for in-person engagement.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:

WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. We collaborate with customers worldwide to advance science and improve patient outcomes by enabling high-quality medicines, safe food and water, and better diagnostics through our diverse portfolio.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Waters is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.