Sr Chemical Process Engineer

Overview

Join a dynamic and innovative team at Waters Corporation, where science and precision meet to advance the quality and reliability of critical analytical technologies. As a Sr. Chemical Process Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing and optimizing complex chemical and surface treatment processes—including passivation, microtubing, and advanced coating operations—in a collaborative, high-performance manufacturing environment. You'll be empowered to lead cross-functional initiatives that drive product quality, process robustness, and operational efficiency across a rapidly evolving technology platform.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and optimization of chemical manufacturing processes including passivation, microtubing cleaning, electropolishing, and MVD (Molecular Vapor Deposition) coating.

Drive process improvements to enhance product quality, consistency, and throughput while reducing variation, scrap, and cycle time.

Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ / OQ / PQ), process capability (CPK) analysis, and risk assessments (PFMEA) for new and existing processes.

Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Maintenance teams to support scale-up, technology transfer, and troubleshooting of critical surface treatment operations.

Provide subject matter expertise for chemical handling, waste stream treatment, and safety compliance in accordance with EH&S and cGMP / ISO standards.

Lead and support root cause investigations (RCPS, 5-Whys, DMAIC) for process deviations and nonconformances, driving effective CAPA implementation.

Author technical reports, work instructions, control plans, and standard operating procedures to ensure robust and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (Master's preferred).

Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment, preferably in medical device, semiconductor, or high-precision industries.

Deep expertise in surface treatment processes such as passivation, electropolishing, chemical cleaning, or thin film coating (e.g., MVD, CVD, ALD).

Strong knowledge of process validation, statistical process control, and process safety (HAZOP, FMEA, GHS).

Proficient in using analytical tools such as Minitab, JMP, or equivalent for DOE and capability analysis.

Experience working in ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Excellent cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills in fast-paced, high-standards settings.

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.

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