Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Location
: US-DE-New Castle
Req. #: 25010
Pay Range
: USD $95,500.00 - USD $

Waters Corporation is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Systems and Mechanical Engineering team at the New Castle office within the TA Instruments business unit. This role focuses on developing innovative measurement technologies for material characterization, supporting a range of industries including electric cars, 3D printing, energy storage, pharmaceuticals, and polymers.

• 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, electronics, controls, and coding 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 related to engineering concerns and product lifecycle management
• Ensure full documentation of mechanical design including BOM, drawings, and procedures
• Propose and conduct simulations where relevant

Education

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree with 5-7 years of experience in a research and development environment

Experience

• Prototype design, test and analysis
• Design and run targeted tests to quickly identify knowledge gaps and improve designs
• Proven ability to integrate multidisciplinary elements into prototypes for evaluation and validation
• 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

• Strong engineering design and concept interpretation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, technical communication, and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects
• Deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles (thermodynamics, structural mechanics, fluid dynamics)
• Experience with furnace and heater design, transducer design, and basic controls principles
• Strong materials science knowledge and familiar with testing principles and techniques
• Ability to work independently and in teams to design and execute experiments and test plans
• Proficiency in statistical data analysis, technical presentation, and clear communication of results
• Experience with mechanical and thermal simulation tools (Ansys, MATLAB, etc.)
• Proven design‑for‑manufacture experience and assembly skills
• Hands‑on fabrication/assembly techniques and collaboration with machinists
• Will be near the application location as in‑person engagement is required

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, pioneers chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations. With over 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates in 35 countries, providing solutions to the life, materials, and food sciences.

Diversity and inclusion are central to our values. We are an equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or protected veteran status.