Engineering Manager

We are looking for an experienced and driven engineering leader to head our Column Manager Technology Group, where you’ll shape the future of high-performance liquid chromatography column manager technology. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee the design and development of next-generation Column Managers.

You will lead a dedicated team of engineers in creating pioneering Column Manager technology and modules. This is a highly collaborative position that collaborates with multi-functional teams in a dynamic Agile environment. Mentorship and technical leadership will be key as you inspire your group to achieve breakthrough solutions in analytical instrumentation.

• Serve as technical lead on cross-disciplinary projects, delivering high-performance subsystems in alignment with the Waters Instrument Development Process
• Contribute as a hands-on engineer by conducting detailed analyses and developing designs that align with product requirements and support new product introductions.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the development team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
• Supervise and mentor a multi-functional team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers to execute complex system designs
• Drive innovation in LC column manager technology, promoting next-generation capabilities and integrating breakthrough ideas into product pipelines
• Design and implement advanced thermal control systems using resistive heaters, Peltier devices, and real-time thermal algorithms to ensure optimal environmental conditions and performance stability
• Evaluate team output and champion continuous improvement initiatives across engineering workflows and operational procedures

• Min Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Masters preferred.
• Entry level management position.
• 10+ years in product development experience.
• Strong leadership, project management, and technical skills, with a consistent track record in developing complex systems.

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. 

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