BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
Minimum 3 years of experience in electro-mechanical scientific instrumentation
Desirable experience in a lab environment
Familiarity with engineering and statistical modeling software like MATLAB or Minitab
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with mechanical aptitude
Proficient in troubleshooting and investigative skills
Responsibilities
Provide reliability engineering input for new product development teams
Support enhancements to existing products through development and testing
Identify and solve in-house manufacturing problems
Conduct risk assessments and generate test plans for products
Analyze failure rates and mechanisms to determine root causes
Communicate findings through written reports and presentations
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and apply statistical methods
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Opportunity to supervise engineering technicians
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
Exposure to cGMP and ISO 13484 standards
Hands-on and office-related work experience
Full Job Description
Overview
Waters is seeking a Reliability Engineer II to join the Milford Operations Engineering organization. The Reliability Engineering (REL) Team is responsible for ensuring robustness and longevity of our products in typical customer applications. REL works closely with the Instrument Development Group (IDG) to evaluate new products and with Continuing Engineering (CE) for enhancements to existing products.
The Reliability Engineer helps define reliability goals, develop evaluation plans, assess risk and facilitate design improvements by working with project teams. Activities include both hands-on and office-related work in a highly interactive environment. Additional responsibilities for the Reliability Engineer II may include the supervision of engineering technicians, coordinating transactional activity with other functions and/or interfacing with suppliers. This individual will collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Machining Operations and various other engineering disciplines to ensure our processes meet current cGMP and ISO 13484 standards.
Responsibilities
Provide reliability engineering input, including evaluation strategies and schedule, as a member of LC system new product development teams.
Work with Continuing Engineering to support enhancements to existing products throughout development, testing and implementation.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering in identifying in-house problems, implementing solutions, and supporting reliability initiatives / continuous improvement.
Conduct risk assessments and generate test plans to evaluate product and/or components
Analyze failure rates, failure modes, and failure mechanisms to determine root cause and support robust product design.
Communicate findings to project teams and/or Operations Management Teams through written communications and technical presentations.
Manage multiple projects in parallel. Understand/use statistics, consult, problem solve/understand physical and practical relationships
Qualifications
BS in one of the following engineering disciplines; Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial.
Minimum of 3 years of experience preferably working on electro-mechanical scientific instrumentation
Experience in a lab environment is desirable
Knowledge of engineering and statistical modeling software such as MATLAB or Minitab is beneficial
A viable candidate should also have the following attributes:
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels
Detail oriented
Mechanical aptitude
Strong troubleshooting and investigative skills
Capability to use PC with applications for data acquisition, analysis and reporting
About Waters Corporation
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts. The company designs, manufactures, sells and services high performance liquid chromatography, ultra performance liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry technology systems and support products primarily in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Asia. The company's products are used by pharmaceutical, life science, biochemical, industrial, academic and government organizations working in research and development, quality assurance and other laboratory applications. Waters Corporation's products are sold worldwide through a direct sales force and independent distributors.
