Senior Systems Engineer - Mechanical

Senior Systems Engineer - Mechanical

Req. # 25011

Job Family: DE - Development Engineering

Location:

US-DE-New Castle

Pay Range: USD $ – USD $

Waters Corporation is always looking to hire outstanding future talent for our company. The Systems and Mechanical Engineering team is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer in our New Castle office at the TA Instruments business unit. This is a phenomenal opportunity to gain real‑world experience while working at the world's leading specialty measurement company in the field of materials characterization.

Waters is passionate about pioneering life‑science innovation, developing analytical technologies to catalyze advancements in drug discovery and clinical development, and ensuring the safety and quality of both small and large molecule therapies, including novel modalities such as Cell & Gene Therapy and mRNA.

Our diversity, equity and inclusion commitment is to foster a workplace that reflects the societies we serve, promoting inclusive behaviors and representation of diverse backgrounds.

Global impact extends beyond life sciences: our operations in over 35 countries support food and water safety, PFAS measurement, and advances in new materials and technology, such as batteries for electric vehicles.

Working in the R&D organization at TA Instruments – Waters LLC gives you the opportunity to impact industries including electric cars, 3D printing, energy storage, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and more, by designing life‑changing and innovative products.

• Be accountable for integration of mechanical system solutions including electrical and software interfaces to meet end‑user needs.
• Conceptualise and oversee test plans and drive success criteria for system testing to confirm requirements are met.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure business and customer system requirements are met and are well defined.
• Be able to develop concepts to meet customer requirements.
• Prototype concepts and designs, develop test plans, and communicate results and status clearly.
• Participate and lead design reviews and provide feedback where appropriate in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Work with project and product management leads on technical ideation, risk retirement strategies, and solutions.
• Work closely with engineers and cross‑functional teams to develop product designs.
• Communicate concerns, suggestions, improvements related to engineering concerns and product life‑cycle management.
• Propose and conduct simulations where relevant.
• Have proven track record in prototyping and knowledge of electronics, coding and system integration needs for successful new product development.
• Drive definition of system reliability requirements.

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, 5–10 years experience in a development environment.

Experience

• Prototype design, test and analysis.
• Root cause analysis methodology.
• Extensive experience with 3D modelling (Unigraphics / Solid Works or equivalent tools).
• PDM and change process experience.
• GD&T knowledge and experience.

Skills

• Adept at originating and interpreting engineering designs and concepts.
• Strong interpersonal, communications and analytical skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects.
• Understanding of principles of physics and mechanical engineering disciplines (thermodynamics, structural mechanics, and fluid dynamics).
• Experience with furnace and heater design, transducer design and operation, and basic controls principles.
• Strong materials science knowledge and familiarity with testing principles and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and in teams to design experiments and test plans, review designs and brainstorm ideas.
• Statistical data analysis and presentation skills.
• Well versed in simulation tools for mechanical and thermal problems, preferably Ansys or Matlab.
• Proven design‑for‑manufacture experience, including assembly.
• Hands‑on experience of fabrication/assembly techniques and working with machinists.
• Please ensure that you will be near the location to which you are applying as in‑person engagement will be required for this role.

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