Senior Systems Engineer - Mechanical

Waters Corporation•New Castle, DE

10d•$101,500 - $169,000•Onsite

About The Position

Waters Materials Sciences is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer for its Systems and Mechanical Engineering team at the New Castle office. The role is part of the R&D organization and supports development of measurement technologies and materials-testing solutions for a range of industries, including electric vehicles, 3D printing, energy storage and batteries, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and polymers. The engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers on new-product development and collaborate across business functions to address market and customer needs. The position is accountable for integrating mechanical system solutions, including electrical and software interfaces, and for defining and verifying system requirements and reliability. It involves developing and prototyping concepts, planning and conducting tests and simulations, analyzing results, and communicating project status. The engineer will also participate in and lead design reviews and collaborate with engineering, project-management, product-management, and other cross-functional teams. In-person engagement is required, and applicants should be near the New Castle location. Waters describes itself as a global life-sciences and diagnostics company focused on analytical technologies, informatics, and service, and emphasizes innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
5–10 years of experience in a development environment.
Experience in prototype design, testing, and analysis.
Knowledge of root-cause analysis methodology.
Extensive experience with 3D modeling tools such as Unigraphics, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
Experience with PDM and change processes.
Knowledge and experience with GD&T.
Ability to originate and interpret engineering designs and concepts.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
Organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects.
Understanding of physics and mechanical engineering principles, including thermodynamics, structural mechanics, and fluid dynamics.
Experience with furnace and heater design, transducer design and operation, and basic control principles.
Strong materials science knowledge and familiarity with testing principles and techniques.
Ability to work independently and in teams to design experiments and test plans, review designs, and brainstorm ideas.
Statistical data analysis and presentation skills.
Design for Manufacture experience, including assembly.
Hands-on experience with fabrication and assembly techniques and working with machinists.
Must be near the applying location because in-person engagement is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with simulation tools for mechanical and thermal problems, preferably Ansys or Matlab.

Responsibilities

Integrate mechanical system solutions, including electrical and software interfaces, to meet end-user needs.
Develop test plans and success criteria for system testing and confirm requirements are met.
Work with stakeholders to define business and customer system requirements.
Develop concepts to meet customer requirements.
Prototype concepts and designs, develop test plans, and communicate results and status.
Participate in and lead design reviews, providing feedback in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Work with project and product management leads on technical ideation and risk-retirement strategies and solutions.
Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to develop product designs.
Communicate engineering concerns, suggestions, and improvements related to product lifecycle management.
Propose and conduct simulations where relevant.
Apply prototyping, electronics, coding, and system-integration knowledge in new-product development.
Drive definition of system reliability requirements.