Evaluation Lab Engineer I — Analytical Instrumentation

Waters Corporation; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in Goleta, CA is hiring an entry-level Development Engineer I focused on evaluation of instrument platforms. You will support testing, verification, and validation of light scattering and chromatography-based systems, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and cross-functional teams to ensure performance and quality before release.

The role suits recent graduates who enjoy hands-on lab work, data analysis, and problem solving, with opportunities to contribute to prototype

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a physical science or engineering with 1–2 years of experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately document experimental procedures and results.

Responsibilities

• Execute verification and validation testing for new 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

Excel

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

Origin

MATLAB

Python

JMP

Job description

Waters Corporation in Goleta, CA is hiring an entry-level Development Engineer I focused on evaluation of instrument platforms. You will support testing, verification, and validation of light scattering and chromatography-based systems, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and cross-functional teams to ensure performance and quality before release.

The role suits recent graduates who enjoy hands-on lab work, data analysis, and problem solving, with opportunities to contribute to prototype