Lead Mechanical Engineer, Rheology & Prototyping

Waters Corporation; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the R&D team within Waters Materials Sciences Division in the US. You will drive the mechanical design of rheology products, coordinate rapid proto‑typing, and work with a multidisciplinary team to advance materials characterization instrumentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience, expertise in 3D modeling (SolidWorks), GD&T, and experience in design for manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with 6–10 years of experience
• Experience in prototype design, testing and analysis for materials characterization instruments
• Design and implementation of automation solutions and familiarity with AI tools to accelerate development
• 3D modeling experience, SolidWorks preferred, and PDM/change process familiarity
• GD&T knowledge and experience
• Strong communication and multi-project management skills

Responsibilities

• Conceive and develop mechanical design concepts to meet customer and business requirements
• Prototype and evaluate concepts rapidly, identify risks early, and develop targeted test plans
• Conduct simulations and perform necessary calculations with justification
• Communicate status and results with clarity and actionable plans
• Integrate system components (mechanical, electronics, controls, coding) into prototypes
• Lead design reviews with a multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate with Product management on technical ideation and solutions
• Ensure full documentation of mechanical design including BOM, drawings, and procedures

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Thermodynamics

Structural mechanics

Fluid dynamics

Materials science

DOE methods

Fabrication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

MATLAB

PDM

Job description

Waters Corporation is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the R&D team within Waters Materials Sciences Division in the US. You will drive the mechanical design of rheology products, coordinate rapid proto‑typing, and work with a multidisciplinary team to advance materials characterization instrumentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience, expertise in 3D modeling (SolidWorks), GD&T, and experience in design for manufacturing.