Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Clinical

Waters is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our expanding Clinical Systems team! 

This is a hybrid position (3 days in the office / 2 days working from home), with flexible working hours and represents a key role within the Clinical Systems team. It will focus on the mechanical design of exciting new automated Sample Preparation products as well as current on-market products. 

Waters Clinical and IVD Systems deliver customer benefit in the clinical market segment through the evaluation, development, and deployment of innovative clinical system capabilities. 

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be supporting the Mechanical Engineering Department, working within and across teams, to innovate innovative ideas and technologies, create prototypes, drive project work, generate required deliverables and help deliver road-map goals.  You will be working within a highly entrepreneurial, team environment where multi-tasking and flexible thinking will be critical. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a team creating the next generation of automated clinical scientific products.  

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Providing technical design support to other members of the department as well as other functions within Waters. 

• Interpreting requirements of development specifications to the highest standard and to produce all relevant engineering information to complete a quality product to specification, cost and on time. 

• liaising with suppliers to improve and/or gain knowledge of manufacturing techniques & cost-effective manufacture. 

• Diagnosing and resolving technical Mechanical Engineering issues associated to Clinical Systems Development. 

• Networking with external stakeholders and collaborators, developing innovative designs and technical solutions. 

• Collaborating effectively within a team environment that may span multiple geographical regions and time zones. 

• Developing and sourcing appropriate materials and technologies for medical device design and construction. 

• Drive detailed mechanical design for components and sub-assemblies. 

• Maintain thorough project documentation, including engineering reports and functional specifications. 

We are looking for passionate Mechanical Design Engineers who enjoy solving problems that matter and exploring opportunities to innovate. 

We are interested in finding someone who cares about doing things the right way and enjoys seeing their work make a positive difference in the world. 

If you have some of the following, we would love to hear from you.

• Qualification in Mechanical, Electro/Mechanical Engineering. 

• A strong engineering background or experience with complex systems 

• Proven record of accomplishment in design, highlighting your ability to innovate and solve problems  

• 3D CAD experience SolidWorks / NX (formally Unigraphics) 

• Ability to work as part of a team. 

• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)  

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing 

• Conduct comprehensive engineering analysis, testing and prototyping. 

You should apply even if you do not meet all the criteria listed.  

The following criteria are desirable but are not essential and training will be provided if necessary.  

• Experience of automation. 

• In-depth understanding and application of skills required to design Automated Sample Preparation products. 

• Good working knowledge of medical device materials and processes. 

• Innovative and adaptable, with a keen eye for creative problem-solving. 

• Ability to assemble and test electro/mechanical prototypes. 

• Effective analytical and decision-making abilities 

What can we offer you? 

• A plan for your personal development in your own area of specialism, perusing this with the support of your manager to undertake the training and learning to progress. 

• Flexable working hours and a hybrid approach. 

• 25 days annual leave 

• Private Health and dental insurance 

• Contributory based pension scheme 

• Subsidized membership to onsite gym 

• EAP (employee assistance program) 

We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve. 

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for more than 60 years. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.   

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.