Full-Time

Senior Systems Engineer

Mechanical

Deadline 1/12/27
Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation

10,001+ employees

Analytical instruments, software, and services provider

No salary listed

New Castle, DE, USA

In Person

In-person engagement required; must reside within commuting distance of New Castle, DE.

Category
Mechanical Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
GD&T
MATLAB
Assembly
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, 5-10 years experience in a development environment
  • Prototype design, test and analysis
  • Root cause analysis methodology
  • Extensive experience with 3D modelling (Unigraphics / Solid Works / or Equivalent Tools)
  • PDM and change process experience
  • GD&T knowledge and experience
  • Adept at originating and interpreting engineering designs and concepts
  • Strong interpersonal, communications and analytical skills
  • Organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects
  • Understanding of principles of physics and mechanical engineering disciplines (thermodynamics, structural mechanics and fluid dynamics principles)
  • Experience of furnace and heater design, transducer design and operation, basic controls principles
  • Strong Materials Science knowledge and familiar with testing principles and techniques
  • Ability to work independently and in teams to design experiments & test plans, review designs and brainstorm ideas
  • Statistical Data analysis and presentation skills
  • Well versed in simulations tools for mechanical and thermal problems, preferably Ansys/Matlab
  • Proven Design for Manufacture experience assembly
  • Hands on experience of fabrication/assembly techniques and working with machinists
  • Please ensure that you will be near to the location to which you are applying as in-person engagement will be required for this role
Responsibilities
  • Be accountable for integration of mechanical system solutions including electrical and SW interfaces to meet end user needs
  • Conceive and oversee test plans and drive success criteria for system testing to confirm requirments are met
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure business and customer system requirements are met and are well defined
  • Be able to develop concepts to meet the customer requirements
  • Prototype concepts and designs, develop test plans, and communicate results and status clearly
  • Participate and lead design reviews and provide feedback where appropriate in collaboration with multidiscipline team
  • Work with project and product management leads on technical ideation and risk retirement strategies and solutions
  • Work closely with Engineers and cross-functional teams to develop product designs
  • Communicate concerns/suggestions/improvements relating to engineering concerns and product life cycle management
  • Propose and conduct simulations where relevant
  • Have proven track record in prototyping and knowledge of electronics, coding and system integration needs for successful new product development process
  • Drive definintion of System reliability requirements

Waters Corporation provides analytical system solutions, software, and services for scientists across biopharma, clinical research, forensics, life science research, food and beverage, and environmental sectors. Its products include high-performance analytical instruments like the BioAccord System, paired with software and ongoing support to enable precise, reproducible results. The company operates by selling instruments and software and offering maintenance and services to enhance user experience and reliability. Compared to competitors, Waters offers an integrated package of hardware, software, and service across multiple markets, focused on delivering accurate analyses and end-to-end workflow solutions rather than just standalone devices. Its goal is to unlock the potential of science by solving problems that affect human health and well-being.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Milford, Connecticut

Founded

1958

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What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 organic growth 11% constant currency; raised full-year guidance to 6.5-8%.
  • Acquired BD Biosciences unit exceeded revenue by $40M; targeting $55M cost synergies.
  • China pharmaceutical revenue grew 50%+ targeting biotech CDMOs and emerging domestic companies.

What critics are saying

  • Competitors release comparable MALS and blood culture systems within 12-18 months, eroding differentiation.
  • $3.5B debt at 4.3-5.2% creates refinancing cliff 2027-2036 if growth slows.
  • BD acquisition integration risks $55M synergy target; supply chain fragmentation could halve realized savings.

What makes Waters Corporation unique

  • BD BACTEC FXI detects bloodstream infections 3 hours faster with automated blood volume measurement.
  • omniDAWN MALS enables 4x faster large molecule analysis with 10x molar mass improvement.
  • ARES-G3 Rheometer reduces testing times 80% while capturing 25,000 data points per second.

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PR Newswire
Apr 14th, 2026
Waters launches omniDAWN MALS detector for UHPLC, enabling 4x faster analysis of large molecules

Waters Corporation has launched the omniDAWN Multi-Angle Light Scattering Photometer, the first extended-range MALS detector designed for ultra high performance liquid chromatography workflows. The device features 18 detection angles and delivers chromatographic run times up to four times faster than conventional methods. The photometer extends UPLC-compatible sizing tenfold, from approximately 50 to 500 nanometres in radius, enabling characterisation of complex molecules including protein aggregates, viral vectors and lipid nanoparticles. It achieves a 10-fold improvement in absolute molar mass measurements whilst reducing sample consumption by 30–50% and solvent use by roughly 40%. The device integrates with Waters UPLC systems and is powered by ASTRA software, supporting analysis across drug discovery, development and quality control. The omniDAWN photometer will be available globally in summer 2026.

PR Newswire
Apr 8th, 2026
Waters gains FDA clearance for at-home cervical cancer screening kit with HPV assay

Waters Corporation has received FDA clearance for the Onclarity HPV Self-Collection Kit and approval for the BD Onclarity HPV Assay with extended genotyping for at-home use. The kit enables cervical cancer screening from home, addressing barriers that prevent many individuals from routine testing. Approximately 60% of cervical cancer cases occur in unscreened or under-screened individuals. The BD Onclarity HPV Assay is the only FDA-approved test identifying six individual HPV genotypes and three pooled groups, making it the most comprehensive screening tool available in the US. The kit will be available by prescription in coming months and is covered by private insurance, Medicaid and Medicare. Waters is establishing partnerships for broader nationwide access, with patients able to collect samples at home and mail them to laboratories for processing.

Paul Hastings LLP
Mar 23rd, 2026
Waters Corporation subsidiary raises $3.5B through senior notes offering

Paul Hastings advised underwriters including Barclays Capital, Citigroup Global Markets and J.P. Morgan Securities in a $3.5 billion senior notes offering by Augusta SpinCo Corporation, a Waters Corporation subsidiary. The SEC-registered offering comprises five tranches of senior notes maturing between 2027 and 2036, with interest rates ranging from 4.321% to 5.245%. The notes are guaranteed by Waters and certain subsidiaries. Partner Jeff Ramsay led the Paul Hastings team, which included partners Morgan Bale, Ismael Duran and Daniel Nicholas, along with several associates.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 19th, 2026
Waters Corporation stock down 22.8% year-on-year, underperforming Dow's 11.2% rise

Waters Corporation (WAT), a leading scientific instruments manufacturer, is underperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average significantly. The stock trades 28.8% below its 52-week high of $414.15 and has declined 22.3% year-to-date, compared to the Dow's 3.8% decline. The Milford, Massachusetts-based company, with a market cap of $28.9 billion, specialises in analytical technologies including liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry for pharmaceutical, life sciences and industrial applications. Despite reporting solid fourth-quarter results with revenue of $932 million, up 7% year-over-year, and adjusted earnings per share rising 10% to $4.53, investor sentiment has soured. Cautious first-quarter guidance and concerns over its acquisition of Becton Dickinson's biosciences unit, which is underperforming expectations, have weighed on the stock.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 17th, 2026
Waters Corporation Q4 results mixed as research tools sector faces 20.9% share price decline

Waters Corporation reported Q4 revenues of $932.4 million, down 45.4% year on year, meeting analysts' expectations. The analytical instruments manufacturer delivered mixed results, with next quarter's revenue guidance exceeding expectations but earnings per share guidance falling short. The research tools and consumables sector reported a satisfactory Q4 overall, with the 10 tracked stocks beating revenue consensus estimates by 1.2%. However, share prices have struggled, declining 20.9% on average since latest earnings results. Founded in 1958, Waters develops analytical instruments, software and consumables for liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis. CEO Udit Batra highlighted the company achieved high single-digit revenue growth and double-digit adjusted EPS growth in 2025, with momentum expected to continue into 2026.