Systems Test Engineer

Waters Corporation; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holidays

excellent pension contribution

life assurance

income protection

private medical

Job summary

Waters Corporation in Wilmslow invites applications for a Systems Test Engineer - Mass Spectrometry. You will join a LEAN-focused New Product Operations group and help ensure timely delivery and rigorous performance testing of mass spectrometry systems.

You will work with prototype instruments through pilot production toward mainstream manufacture, contributing to continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration within a world-class life sciences company.

Qualifications

• A degree in a science/engineering subject or equivalent experience.
• You will likely have excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve in an engineering or scientific environment.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team that ensures the timely delivery of Mass Spectrometry systems to meet customer requirements and quarterly targets.
• Complete performance test specifications on a range of Mass Spectrometers.
• Identify failures of performance specifications, diagnosing and resolving the underlying cause.
• Participate and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of working practices and processes within the department.
• Work on groundbreaking technology, including the development of prototype instruments through pilot production to mainstream manufacture.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Systems testing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Job description

Overview

Join a dedicated team of test engineers as a Systems Test Engineer - Mass Spectrometry at our innovative facility in Wilmslow, where you will work within a LEAN-focused New Product Operations group. This is a phenomenal position for you to enter Waters and also get direct experience with our instruments. As your knowledge builds up within the Systems Test domain, we provide excellent career progression to our team members, or you could continue to advance your career with Waters in one of our other departments, such as Test and Worldwide Customer Installation, Product Assurance Engineering, Development, Research, Global Field Service Support or Lab Demonstration.

Project a flexible, proactive approach coupled with a willingness to work overtime as required, to ensure the output objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team that ensures the timely delivery of Mass Spectrometry systems to meet both customer requirements and quarterly targets.
• Complete performance test specifications on a range of Mass Spectrometers.
• Identify failures of performance specifications, diagnosing and resolving the underlying cause.
• Participate and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of working practices and processes within the department.
• Work on groundbreaking technology, including the development of prototype instruments through pilot production to mainstream manufacture.

Qualifications

• A degree in a science/engineering subject or equivalent experience.
• We are looking for an enthusiastic team member seeking a rewarding career in our diverse modern manufacturing team.
• You will likely have excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve in an engineering or scientific environment.

In addition to salary, we work flexibly and provide

• 25 days' holidays
• excellent family-friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution
• life assurance
• income protection
• private medical

With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.

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 turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. 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 proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.