Mechanical Engineer II
About The Position
Waters Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to contribute to its LC-MS Business Segment in Milford, Massachusetts. The role supports new product innovation in the development of Liquid Chromatography instruments and systems as part of the Detector & Column Manager Development Team. Working in a multidisciplinary environment that combines precision mechanical design with physics, electronics, firmware, software, and chemistry, the engineer will perform mechanical design, analysis, and testing for subsystems and complete instruments, from concept through production. The role also supports prototype builds, preproduction activities, and the transition of designs into volume manufacturing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.
- Proficiency designing precision mechanical components and assemblies, considering manufacturability, material availability, interchangeability, ease of assembly, and cost.
- Analytical and hands-on skills.
- Proficiency with 3D parametric modeling software.
- Proficiency conducting Finite Element Analysis.
- Proficiency with Matlab, Python, or equivalent tools.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, solid and fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 2009 and industry drafting standards.
- Experience with DFM methodology.
- Experience processing ECOs and practicing organized revision control using a Product Data Management tool.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within and outside the team, including with management, peers, suppliers, and customers.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- SolidWorks experience preferred.
- CFD and ANSYS experience considered a plus.
- Knowledge of injection-molded plastics design is desirable.
- SAP preferred as a Product Data Management tool.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed designs and mechanical layouts for components, subassemblies, and top-level instruments from concept through production.
- Verify product requirements and define design specifications.
- Design precision-machined, plastic-molded, and cast parts, considering function, user interface, cost effectiveness, and manufacturability.
- Conduct engineering analysis and testing 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 prototype builds and preproduction activities.
- Develop control logic for electromechanical, fluid, and thermal systems.
- Adhere to regulations including ISO 9001, EN 61010-1, and 21 CFR 820.
- Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) methods and GD&T.
- Prepare, follow through with, and present design and drawing reviews.
- Interface with Marketing, Reliability, Test Engineering, and Service throughout the development lifecycle.
- Work with New Product Introduction to support the transition of designs into volume manufacturing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
