Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview 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 for 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 Global Impact: With operations in over 35 countries and a global team of over 8,000, our work goes beyond the life sciences. We contribute to ensuring the safety of food and water, such as precise PFAS measurement, and advancing new materials and technology, including batteries for electric vehicles, aerospace and semiconductors. Working in the R&D organization at Waters Material Science Division, you will have a unique opportunity to impact a broad range of industries, including electric cars, 3D printing, energy storage and batteries, pharmaceutical, polymers, etc., developing life‑changing and innovative products by pushing the boundaries of materials science. You will play a key role in driving innovation and developing concepts for new measurement technologies in material characterization, working with a multi‑disciplinary team of scientists and engineers. This role emphasizes rapid risk retirement through fast prototyping and concept evaluation, supporting priority new product development and research projects, and collaborating across business functions to deliver solutions that meet market and customer needs. Responsibilities 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 where appropriate in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. 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 relating to engineering concerns and product life‑cycle management. Ensure quality of documentation of mechanical design, including BOM, drawings, and procedures. Propose and conduct simulations where relevant. Qualifications Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, 5‑7 years of experience, ideally in an industrial research and development environment. Experience Prototype design, test, and analysis. Proven ability to integrate multidisciplinary elements into prototypes for evaluation and validation. Root cause analysis methodology. Extensive experience with 3D modelling (Unigraphics / SolidWorks / 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 and technical communication skills. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects. Understanding of principles of physics and mechanical engineering disciplines (thermodynamics, structural mechanics and fluid dynamics principles). Experience of 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 to design and execute experiments and test plans, review designs and brainstorm ideas. Proficient in statistical data analysis, technical presentation, and clear communication of results. Well‑versed in simulation tools for mechanical and thermal problems, preferably ANSYS/Matlab. Proven Design for Manufacture experience in assembly. Hands‑on experience of fabrication/assembly techniques and working with machinists. Must be located near the position; in‑person engagement required. Company Description 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. With a focus on regulated, high‑volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high‑quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turns scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values. We comply 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, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is a proud equal‑opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Key Words Mechanical CAD SolidWorks Engineer Design

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