System Engineer

Waters Corporation

3.7

(6)

Vernier, Switzerland

Why you should apply for a job to Waters Corporation:

  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 60% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.

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    Position summary

    sibilities**

    System Design & Integration

    • Develop system architectures combining electronics, firmware development and ensure seamless interaction between subsystems. Consider risks and possible failure during development choices.

    Electronics & Firmware Expertise

    • Debug, validate, and maintain existing electronics solutions.

    • Schematic capture, PCB design, layout and routing.

    • Develop embedded firmware (C on STM32 or similar microcontrollers).

    • Apply good design practices for compliance (EMC, safety, certification).

    Prototyping & Hands-On Work

    • Build and test prototypes (cabling, PCB manipulation, soldering, assembly).

    • Rapidly evaluate concepts with practical experimentation.

    External Collaboration

    • Work with external companies developing electronics or subsystems.

    • Review and challenge their designs, ensuring alignment with requirements and compliance needs.

    Qualifications

    • Experience

      • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
      • Proven experience in System Engineering or Electronics design roles.
      • Strong experience with electronic design.
      • Good experience in embedded firmware development (C, STM32).
      • Awareness of compliance requirements (EMC, safety, certification).
      • Experience in system-level integration of multidisciplinary products.
    • Technical Skills:

      • Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB design, layout and routine tools.
      • Hands-on with lab tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers).
      • Comfortable with rapid prototyping (wiring, soldering, assembling).
      • Familiar and comfortable with communication protocols (I2C, CAN, Ethernet, etc.).
      • Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance (EMC, safety, etc.).
      • Knowledge of risk analysis methods is a plus.
    • Soft Skills:

    • System-level thinking and ability to take a step back from details.

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

    • Strong and effective English communication (oral and written).

    • Practical, autonomous, and adaptable. Able to "get things done" when prototyping.

    • Ability to work in a collaborative environment

    In addition to salary, we work flexibly and provide above average days holidays, excellent family friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.

    We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs.

    Company Description

    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.

    Why you should apply for a job to Waters Corporation:

  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 60% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.