Senior Electrical Engineer

BD; Limerick; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters is hiring a senior hardware engineer to design and develop electronic hardware systems for life sciences instruments in an on-site Limerick location. You will review schematics, participate in architecture decisions, and collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure robust, compliant products.

Ideal candidates have extensive analog/digital/mixed-signal experience, PCB development skills, and a strong problem-solving mindset in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 8–12+ years of experience in electronic product development.
• Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Experience with PCB development and board-level debugging.
• Experience using laboratory test and measurement equipment.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware systems and subsystems.
• Contribute to technical requirements and electronic architectures.
• Perform schematic and PCB design reviews.
• Support verification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Drive or support root-cause investigations and technical problem solving.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support product introduction and sustaining activities.
• Support component lifecycle and obsolescence mitigation initiatives.
• Evaluate and qualify alternate electronic components.
• Work closely with external engineering partners and suppliers.
• Support engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the organization.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analog design

Digital design

Mixed-signal design

PCB development

Lab equipment

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

PADS

OrCAD

KiCad

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop electronic hardware systems and subsystems.
• Contribute to technical requirements and electronic architectures.
• Perform schematic and PCB design reviews.
• Support verification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Drive or support root‑cause investigations and technical problem solving.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support product introduction and sustaining activities.
• Support component lifecycle and obsolescence mitigation initiatives.
• Evaluate and qualify alternate electronic components.
• Work closely with external engineering partners and suppliers.
• Support engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8 to 12+ years of experience in electronic product development.
• Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuit design.
• Experience with PCB development and board‑level debugging.
• Experience using laboratory test and measurement equipment.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Life Sciences, Medical Device, Diagnostic, or Scientific Instrumentation industries.
• Experience supporting regulated product development environments.
• Experience with component obsolescence management and redesign programs.
• Experience with FPGA or CPLD‑based systems.
• Familiarity with Altium, PADS, OrCAD, KiCad, or similar ECAD tools.
• Experience working with global and cross‑functional engineering teams.

Why Join Waters?

• Work on products that help improve human health and scientific discovery.
• Collaborate with highly skilled global engineering teams.
• Solve complex technical challenges using advanced technologies.
• Influence product quality, reliability, and technical execution.
• Grow your career within a science and technology organization.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving hardware problems, contributing to complex engineering activities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to bring reliable products to market.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face‑to‑face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

IRL Limerick - Castletroy

Work Shift

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Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role’s specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

€56,600.00 - €86,300.00 EUR Annual