[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) Waters · Milford, MA # Mechanical Engineer Milford, MA, US Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Waters’s official careers site. Posted November 5, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Waters’s careers site →](https://uscareers-waters.icims.com/jobs/27112/mechanical-engineer/job?in_iframe=1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Waters](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waters/) / Mechanical Engineer ## 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 Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. 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. Key Words Mechanical Engineer Engineer Design Analysis ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 5, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Milford, MA, US[Apply on Waters’s careers site →](https://uscareers-waters.icims.com/jobs/27112/mechanical-engineer/job?in_iframe=1) ## Hiring at Waters - Open jobs: 341 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Waters jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waters/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Waters ### [Principal Software Development Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waters/jobs/e0ff7901682024f3881f/) Milford, MA, US ### [Production Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waters/jobs/47540b89621a8f2013aa/) Milford, MA, US ### [Senior Network Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waters/jobs/146750b3c925df549a03/) Milford, MA, US ### [Senior Product Marketing Manager Newborn Screening](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waters/jobs/813ad2cedba88677a1d2/) Milford, MA, US ### [Trade Compliance Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waters/jobs/4d79bbe8455b82e4b91a/) Milford, MA, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Associate Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/1a3bde14948c35038dcb/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Arizona-Gilbert ### [Mechanical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/3308ce8ae1c1e08fa9d0/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [Mechanical Design Engineer - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/6cda5d394c90a94dc6f0/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO ### [Senior Mechanical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/07aa9fa6b8cd4cdde595/) Eaton · Lincoln, Illinois, USA ### [Senior Mechanical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/ffe8741f696a808590bc/) Eaton · Westminster, Maryland, USA [Jobs in Milford, MA](/locations/us/ma/milford/)[Jobs in Massachusetts](/locations/us-ma/)[Skilled Trades & Maintenance jobs](/functions/skilled-trades-maintenance/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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