Research Electrical Engineering Co-op

As an Electrical Engineering Co-op in the Waters Global Research organization, you will be part a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers responsible for the early research and development of next generation technologies used in chromatography and mass spectrometry analytical instrumentation. You will work to design, build, and test prototype electrical, mechanical, and software components required to develop proof-of-concept prototype instruments. 

• Design, assemble & test various electro/mechanical instruments and assemblies to meet department goals and objectives 
• Design and build microcontroller circuits, and develop initial software for controllers 
• Troubleshoot electro/mechanical problems in a variety of instruments and equipment 
• Work effectively in both an individual and cross-functional team environment  
• Present findings to a cross-functional group of scientists and engineers in team meetings 

• Working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline 
• Be capable of lab testing circuits using electrical test equipment including logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and emulators 
• Desire to learn and apply scientific/engineering principles in a research environment 
• Basic electrical, mechanical, and chemical knowledge 
• Experience in programming embedded microcontrollers 
• Experience with programing languages C/C++, Python is a plus 
• Data collection, graphing, and interpretation skills 
• Self-motivated 
• Good written and verbal communication skills 

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.