Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Req. #: 27306

Job Family: DE - Development Engineering

Location: US-CA-Goleta

Pay Range Minimum: USD $95,000.00

Pay Range Maximum: USD $158,000.00

Overview

Join a dynamic and innovative R&D team dedicated to developing the next generation of light scattering, field-flow fractionation (FFF), and chromatography-based analytical instruments. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the design, development, integration, and optimization of precision mechanical and optomechanical systems from concept through production.

Working in a multidisciplinary environment spanning optics, fluidics, electronics, firmware, software, and chemistry, you will be responsible for architecting robust mechanical solutions that enable best-in-class instrument performance, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability. You will play a key role in advancing new technology platforms while mentoring junior engineers and driving engineering best practices.

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, bills of material, and assembly processes
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis and test of components, subassemblies, and instruments to verify design and specification goals
• Perform mechanical, fluid, thermal, and systems analyses to support new and existing designs
• Lead in prototype build and preproduction activities
• Develop, design and implement equipment, tooling, fixturing, and processes to achieve production requirements for safety, delivery and cost
• Provide assignments and technical mentoring to junior level Engineers, Designers, and Technicians
• Broadly utilize DFM (Design For Manufacture) methods and GD&T
• Prepare, follow through with, and present design and drawing reviews
• Work closely with NPI (New Product Introduction) to support the smooth transition of design into volume manufacturing

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years industry experience in design and analysis of precision mechanical/electromechanical components/assemblies for production/

Skills:

• Proficiency designing precision mechanical components and assemblies taking into consideration design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, interchangeability, ease of assembly, and cost
• Proficiency using 3D parametric modeling software (preferably Solidworks or UGNX)
• Proficiency conducting Finite Element Analysis (CFD and experience with ANSYS considered a plus)
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, solid and fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 2009 as well as industry drafting standards
• Knowledge of injection molded plastics design desirable
• Experience with DFM (Design for Manufacture) methodology
• Experience processing ECO's, practicing organized revision control using a Product Data Management tool (PDM - SAP preferred)
• Fluency in English - written and spoken
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within and outside of team, possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with management, peers, suppliers and customers

Preferred

• Optomechanical system design.
• Light scattering instrumentation.
• Field Flow Fractionation (FFF) systems.
• Chromatography systems (HPLC/UHPLC/LC).
• Sheet metal enclosure design.
• Injection molded plastic design.
• Precision machined components.
• Fluidic system design.
• Prototype development and rapid iteration.
• FEA and simulation tools.
• Manufacturing process development.
• Vendor and supplier management.
• ISO 9001 and regulated product development environments.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Key Words

Systems Engineering, Product Architecture, Technical Leadership, Cross-Functional Leadership, Optomechanical Design, Precision Mechanical Design, Light Scattering, MALS, DLS, Field Flow Fractionation (FFF), HPLC, UHPLC, Optical Systems, Fluidics, Scientific Instrumentation, Sheet Metal Design, Injection Molding, Precision Machining, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, DFM, DFA, DFR, System Integration, Verification & Validation, Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Product Development.