What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer - Innovative Product Development position at Waters?
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Waters Corporation.
About the Role
This is a career-level opportunity for a mechanical engineer in the R&D organization. You will have a unique chance to impact a broad range of industries, developing life-changing and innovative products.
You will design and develop new measurement technologies for material characterization, working with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers. In this highly visible role, you will research, develop, design, test, evaluate, and document mechanical components, subassemblies, and systems, applying principles and techniques of physics and mechanical engineering.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical efforts to develop the next generation of thermal and rheology instruments for material characterization.
- Provide innovative solutions to technical problems involving the design and development of scientific instruments.
- Conduct tests at component, subsystem, and system levels; analyze data to determine design feasibility and product performance.
- Support team efforts to design sophisticated products using a strong systems mindset, including hardware and software, leading closure of all technical gaps throughout the ideation and development lifecycle.
- Drive projects forward utilizing fast-prototyping and other iterative design methodologies, ensuring timelines and technical requirements are met.
- Accelerate design cycles by identifying, engaging, and managing suppliers and external partners while closely collaborating with internal cross-functional teams.
- Create and present project technical reports to peers and management.
Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of experience.
- MS-related degree preferred.
Experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in mechanical systems design and development, is essential. A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of engineering fundamentals, theories, concepts, and procedures in product development are also required. Proven innovation experiences in Engineering R&D, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, Test & Analysis are highly valued.
Design for Manufacturability and Serviceability, experience producing engineering drawings and Bills of Materials, and strong cross-functional and cross-site collaboration experience are also necessary. Relevant industry and product experiences are preferred, as well as intellectual property (IP) generation, technical publication, conference presentation, and industrial collaboration experiences.
Estimated Salary:
$115,000 - $145,000 per year, depending on location and experience.
Benefits
Waters offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
Salary : $115,000 - $145,000
