Applications Support Engineer

Join Waters as an Applications Support Scientist  

Location: Germany (preferably Eschborn/Frankfurt area)  

Division: TA Instruments 

Are you passionate about innovation and scientific excellence? At Waters, we’re seeking an Applications Support Scientist to strengthen our EMEA commercial team in the TA Instruments Division. This role combines technical expertise, customer interaction, and opportunities for professional growth, all while supporting our mission to make a difference. 

This role is suitable for entry level or experienced candidates, here at Waters we are passionate about continuous professional development at all levels! 

Your Role and Impact 

• Collaborate with the DACH region’s sales and marketing teams by conducting presales visits, product demonstrations, and running samples. 

• Be the product champion for Mechanical Testing across EMEA and for Thermal Analysis in the DACH region. 

• Provide application support and training for our customers in DACH, ensuring they maximize their use of TA Instruments technology. 

• Develop high-quality presentations, training materials, and marketing collateral to inspire and inform. 

• Build and strengthen relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in EMEA to advance our thought leadership in the field. 

What You Bring 

• A PhD or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science. 

• Experience in Thermal Analysis and/or Mechanical Testing. 

• Fluency in both German and English; additional language skills are a bonus. 

• Proven ability to engage with diverse customers, from junior professionals to senior academics. 

• Exceptional presentation and communication skills. 

• A results-driven approach to independent work and workload management. 

• Availability to travel within DACH (2–4 days per week) and internationally as needed. 

• A valid, clean driving licence. 

Why Waters? 

At Waters, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We actively foster an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work and achieve their full potential. Here, your differences are celebrated, and your voice matters. 

Additional Benefits: 

• Flexibility to balance work and personal life. 

• Opportunities to grow within a global organization. 

• Collaborative, innovative culture that values your input. 

We understand that everyone’s journey is different. If you require reasonable adjustments to our interview process, we’re here to support you. 

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 over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 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.   

TA Instruments is the Materials Testing division of Waters. Working primarily in Polymer and Advanced Material sectors, TA show strong growth in Life Science and Battery applications as well as being an industry leader in Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, Food, Adhesives etc etc.

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.