Electromechanical Prototyping & Test Technician

Waters Corporation; Holloway Terrace (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation is seeking a hands-on technician to build and troubleshoot electromechanical prototypes and test fixtures in a collaborative R&D environment. You will support engineers in development and testing of new products, perform mechanical assembly, wiring, soldering, and system integration, and document test data.

Required are an associate degree or vocational training in related fields, plus about 2 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or lab settings.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in electromechanical fields.
• Approximately 2 years hands-on experience in manufacturing, R&D, laboratory, or field service.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Experience using digital multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, modify, and maintain electromechanical prototypes, test fixtures, and laboratory equipment.
• Assist engineers in development and testing of new products and technologies.
• Perform mechanical assembly, wiring, soldering, cable fabrication, and system integration activities.
• Execute engineering test plans and collect, document, and report test data.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment safely and effectively.
• Support verification, validation, reliability, and performance testing activities.
• Maintain accurate records of prototype builds, tests, modifications, and engineering observations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Service organizations.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of work instructions, assembly procedures, and technical documentation.
• Support pilot builds and product transfer activities into manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and company quality standards.
• Manage and organize laboratory equipment, tools, parts inventory, and calibration records.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Cable fabrication

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electromechanical Technology

Electronics Technology

Mechatronics

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Vocational training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

Waters Corporation is seeking a hands-on technician to build and troubleshoot electromechanical prototypes and test fixtures in a collaborative R&D environment. You will support engineers in development and testing of new products, perform mechanical assembly, wiring, soldering, and system integration, and document test data.

Required are an associate degree or vocational training in related fields, plus about 2 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or lab settings.