Senior Optomechanical Engineer - Precision Instrument

Waters Corporation; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of precision mechanical and optomechanical systems for analytical instruments. You will guide components from concept through production, collaborating across optics, fluidics, electronics, firmware, and software teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, apply DFM/ GD&T, and drive engineering best practices to improve reliability and manufacturability. Strong CAD, FEA/CFD, and project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in precision mechanical/electromechanical design for production.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create detailed design and mechanical layout of components, subassemblies, and top-level instruments from concept through production.
• Develop and review design concepts, drawings, BOMs, and assembly processes.
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis and testing to verify design goals.
• Perform mechanical, fluid, thermal, and systems analyses to support designs.
• Lead prototype builds and preproduction activities.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
• Utilize DFM and GD&T throughout product development.
• Coordinate NPI transitions to volume manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

FEM/CFD

GD&T ASME Y14.5

DFM

Prototype/Testing

Mentoring/leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

UGNX

ANSYS

PDM

SAP

Job description

Waters Corporation is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of precision mechanical and optomechanical systems for analytical instruments. You will guide components from concept through production, collaborating across optics, fluidics, electronics, firmware, and software teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, apply DFM/ GD&T, and drive engineering best practices to improve reliability and manufacturability. Strong CAD, FEA/CFD, and project leadership are essential.