Precision Mechanical Engineer – Instrumentation & Cost Focus

Waters Corporation; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 76,500 - 127,500; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in Milford, MA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the Liquid Chromatography business. The role focuses on cost-reduction initiatives and robust mechanical design from concept to production.

You will work across disciplines—mechanical, electronics, firmware, and software—to deliver subsystems and full instruments. The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of related experience, with CAD/FEA skills and a strong manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years of related mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong CAD and simulation skills in SolidWorks or UGNX.
• Experience with CFD/FEA; ANSYS is a plus.
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 2009.
• Desirable: injection molded plastics design.
• DFM and ECO processing experience with revision control.
• Fluency in English, strong communication skills.
• Experience with Python or AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop electromechanical, fluidic, and thermal components with cost reduction focus.
• Manage ME aspects of design improvement projects for instrumentation subsystems.
• Support precision machined, plastic molded, and cast parts for function and manufacturability.
• Adhere to ISO 9001, UL/CSA/EU CE Mark regulations.
• Interface with Procurement, Reliability, NPI, Test Eng, and Service throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

3D CAD design

SolidWorks

UGNX

Finite Element Analysis

GD&T ASME Y14.5

DFM (Design for Manufacturability)

PDM/SAP

Python / AI tools

Communication

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

UGNX

ANSYS

PDM SAP

Python

Job description

Waters Corporation in Milford, MA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the Liquid Chromatography business. The role focuses on cost-reduction initiatives and robust mechanical design from concept to production.

You will work across disciplines—mechanical, electronics, firmware, and software—to deliver subsystems and full instruments. The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of related experience, with CAD/FEA skills and a strong manufacturing