Overview
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 development of next generation technologies used in chromatography and mass spectrometry analytical instrumentation. You will assist in the design, build, and test of prototype mechanical, electrical, and software components required to develop proof-of-concept prototype instruments used to solve some of the world's most intractable analytical problems.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot electro/mechanical problems in a variety of instruments and equipment
- Assemble & test various electro/mechanical instruments and assemblies to meet department goals and objectives
- Assist department scientists and engineers understand characteristics and limits of new design ideas
- Be capable of lab testing of circuits using electrical test equipment including logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and emulators
- Interpret design documentation as well as verbal instructions and to characterize new designs
- Work effectively in both an individual and cross-functional team environment
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Qualifications
- Working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
- 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
- Data collection, graphing, and interpretation skills
- Self-motivated
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills
Company Description
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.
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.