Mechanical Engineer

Waters Corporation is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to become a key contributor of our Light Scattering instrumentation in Goleta California. In this role, the individual will drive new product innovation in the development of next generation Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry instruments and systems.

Working in a multi-disciplinary environment where high precision mechanical design intersects with physics, electronics, firmware, software and chemistry, the contributor will be responsible for multiple aspects of mechanical design, analysis and test of subsystems and complete instruments from concept through to production.

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

Education:

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

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years industry experience in design and analysis of precision mechanical/optomechanical 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 Autodesk Inventor)
• 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
• 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