Development Engineer I: Instrument Validation & Testing

Waters Corporation; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in Goleta, CA is seeking an entry-level Development Engineer I – Evaluation to support verification, validation, and testing of new instrument platforms, with a focus on light scattering and chromatography-based systems.

The role targets recent graduates who enjoy hands-on lab work, data analysis, and problem solving, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance, reliability, and quality standards before release.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 1–2 years of experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately document experimental procedures and results.
• Familiarity with scientific data analysis using Excel or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute verification and validation testing for instrument platforms, subsystems, and software features.
• Perform laboratory experiments to characterize system performance, reliability, robustness, and usability.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot scientific instrumentation, including HPLC/LC systems and light scattering instruments.
• Collect, analyze, and document experimental data using statistical and graphical analysis methods.
• Prepare clear and concise test reports summarizing results, observations, deviations, and recommendations.
• Assist in developing test protocols, validation procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Support prototype assembly, integration, and evaluation activities.
• Investigate and reproduce reported issues to assist engineering teams in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, test fixtures, and test records in accordance with quality procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, applications, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure successful product development and transfer.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or other scientific discipline

Tools

Excel

Origin

MATLAB

Python

JMP

Job description

Waters Corporation in Goleta, CA is seeking an entry-level Development Engineer I – Evaluation to support verification, validation, and testing of new instrument platforms, with a focus on light scattering and chromatography-based systems.

The role targets recent graduates who enjoy hands-on lab work, data analysis, and problem solving, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance, reliability, and quality standards before release.