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Senior Opto-Mechanical Technician (6 month contract)

TA Instruments
New Castle, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
Senior Opto-Mechanical Technician (6 month contract)
Req. # 26487 Job Family DE - Development Engineering Location US
Overview
Waters is seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Technician to join our Development Engineering team. This individual will effectively assemble, test, and troubleshoot electro/opto/mechanical problems in a fast-paced new product development environment. This role provides opportunities to contribute or lead daily development activities in both an individual and team capacity. Utilize computer skills to perform basic data collection. Provide analysis during prototyping and engagement with the engineering team analyzing designs.

This role is an initial 6 month contract with potential to extend. The individual will be hired as a contingent worker through Waters' primary temporary staffing partner.
Typical tasks of the position include, but are not limited to
    Assist Development Team with technical support necessary for the department to meet project schedules in alignment with objectives.
  • Assemble prototypes, sub-assemblies, engineering builds, trade show units, etc.
  • Perform testing of components, PCBs, sub-assemblies and modules under the direction of Development Engineers.
  • Assist in troubleshooting problems associated with systems, instruments, modules, sub-assemblies, components, etc.
  • Procure material internally and externally.
  • Rework material or instruments as required.
  • Identify root cause, design issues or design improvements
  • Assist with departmental tasks such as maintainence/operation of 3D printers and other lab equipment.
The successful candidate will have a combination of knowledge, skills, and experience that would include the following
  • Education:
    • Vocational High School or technical degree is preferred.
    • Knowledge of opto/electrical/mechanical instrumentation.
  • Experience:
    • One to three years of experience as a opto-mechanical/mechanical technician or a similar role
    • Experience using hand tools and lab equipment.
    • Experience using various computer based software testing products.
    • Proficient in following assembly and testing procedures.
    • Good verbal and written communication.
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.


It is the policy of TA Instruments to recruit, hire, and retain the best-qualified workforce while meeting the Company’s commitment to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. TA Instruments does not discriminate against any qualified candidate for employment because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, religious creed, age (40 or older), disability (reasonably accommodated by TA Instruments), medical condition, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by law.

 

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