Systems Test Engineer - Mass Spectrometry

Waters; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in Wilmslow for a motivated test engineer to join a talented team focused on Mass Spectrometry systems. This role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge technology, ensuring timely shipments and contributing to continuous improvement processes. With a strong emphasis on career progression, you'll have the opportunity to grow within a diverse manufacturing environment. The company values innovation and teamwork, providing a supportive atmosphere where your contributions can make a real impact. Join a forward-thinking organization that is committed to diversity and employee development.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Degree in a science or engineering subject or relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time shipment of Mass Spectrometry systems.
• Complete performance test specifications on Mass Spectrometers.
• Diagnose and resolve failures in performance specifications.

Skills

Mass Spectrometry

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Science/Engineering

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to join a talented and motivated team of test engineers, working within a LEAN focused New Product Operations group, at our state of the art facility in Wilmslow.

This is a great 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 great 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.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team that ensures the on time shipment 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 cutting edge technology including the development of prototype instruments through pilot production to mainstream manufacture.
• Project a flexible, proactive approach coupled with a willingness to work overtime as required, to ensure the output objectives are achieved.

Qualifications

• A degree in a science / engineering subject or relevant 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 and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We're the problem solvers and innovators that aren't afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We're all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is 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.