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As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the design, development, integration, and optimization of precision mechanical and optomechanical systems from concept through production.\nWorking 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.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop and create detailed design and mechanical layout of components, subassemblies, and top-level instruments from concept through production\nDevelop and review design concepts, drawings, bills of material, and assembly processes\nConduct detailed engineering analysis and test of components, subassemblies, and instruments to verify design and specification goals\nPerform mechanical, fluid, thermal, and systems analyses to support new and existing designs\nLead in prototype build and preproduction activities\nDevelop, design and implement equipment, tooling, fixturing, and processes to achieve production requirements for safety, delivery and cost\nProvide assignments and technical mentoring to junior level Engineers, Designers, and Technicians\nProperly utilize DFM (Design For Manufacture) methods and GD&T\nPrepare, follow through with, and present design and drawing reviews\nWork closely with NPI (New Product Introduction) to support the smooth transition of design into volume manufacturing\nQualifications\nEducation:\nBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering\nMaster’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred\nExperience:\nMinimum of 3 years industry experience in design and analysis of precision mechanical/electromechanical components/assemblies for production\nSkills:\nProficiency 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\nProficiency using 3D parametric modeling software (preferably Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks)\nStrong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, solid and fluid mechanics, and heat transfer\nStrong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 2009 as well as industry drafting standards\nExperience with DFM (Design for Manufacture) methodology\nExperience processing ECO's, practicing organized revision control using a Product Data Management tool (PDM)\nFluency in English - written and spoken\nExcellent written and oral communication skills\nAbility to collaborate effectively within and outside of team, possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with management, peers, suppliers and customers\nPreferred\nOptomechanical system design.\nFluidic system design for chromatography systems (HPLC/UHPLC/LC).\nSheet metal enclosure design.\nInjection molded plastic design.\nPrecision machined components.\nPrototype development and rapid iteration.\nFinite Element Analysis (CFD and experience with ANSYS considered a plus)\nVendor and supplier management.\nCompany Description\nWaters 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.\nDiversity 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. 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