Sr Development Engineer Sr Development Engineer

  • Waters Corporation
  • Goleta, California
  • Full Time
Sr Development Engineer Waters Corporation 3.7 ( ) Goleta, CA Why you should apply for a job to Waters Corporation : 4.5/5 in supportive management 60% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews # 23779 Position summary ty, and manufacturability. Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and encouraging a culture of innovation and teamwork. Drive prototype development, including hands-on assembly, testing, and iterative refinement. Analyze and interpret experimental data using statistical methods and sophisticated visualization tools to evaluate system performance. Author and review detailed user documentation, including product specifications, test protocols, and quality control procedures. Lead root cause analysis and resolution of sophisticated manufacturing and field issues in collaboration with multi-functional teams. Take part in planning efforts, which involve crafting technology roadmaps, evaluating risks, and reviewing designs. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, including software, systems, and applications engineers, to ensure seamless integration of hardware components.The general base pay for this position ranges from $95,500/year to $127,000/year. Pay is based on several factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's degree or a PhD in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or an equivalent practical experience. 5+ years or equivalent of experience in hardware development, preferably in scientific instrumentation or precision optical systems. Proven expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for reliability (DFR). Strong proficiency data analysis platforms (e.g., MATLAB, Origin, Python, Mathcad). Experience with prototyping techniques, including 3D printing, CNC machining, and rapid iteration. Excellent communication skills and a track record of multi-functional collaboration. Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) is a plus. Experience with HPLC, Liquid chromatography is a plus Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, GMP) is a plus. Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. 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. Why you should apply for a job to Waters Corporation : 4.5/5 in supportive management 60% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews
Job ID: 488633866
Originally Posted on: 8/8/2025

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