Software Engineer II
Req. #: 20729
Company Name: Waters Division
Category: Production and Manufacturing
Location: US-CA-Santa Barbara
Type: Regular Full-Time
Overview
We need your talent! Wyatt Technology, Waters Corporation is currently seeking a Manufacturing Software Engineer to join our Operations Team here in Santa Barbara, CA.
Our team understands the value of their work in the real world. As a Manufacturing Software Engineer in Santa Barbara, you'll be working alongside our Research and Development team, and Operations teams. You will be the product owner and technical expert for our Manufacturing software portfolio, and be fully engaged on multiple projects, providing leadership in gathering requirements, defining solutions, and identifying opportunities for process optimization and automation.
We're looking for a passionate Manufacturing Software Engineer with a talent for building quality software solutions. You will work in a fast-paced, agile environment and engage in technical discussions, participate in technical designs, demonstrate problem-solving abilities, and present and share ideas through collaboration.
Our organization is built on the principles of continual improvement and strong attention to detail. If this is the type of culture you excel in, then we look forward to speaking with you.
Responsibilities
The meaningful work you will be asked to lead:
- Primary contributor to new product development projects with a focus on developing and implementing new systems and processes within instrument travelers that will be used to track instrument records such as calibrations and performance testing. Work with Engineering to design scripts to automate as much of the traveler testing as possible.
- Supports troubleshooting of Manufacturing-related software operational issues.
- Work with Engineering department as needed to write scripts to facilitate current or improved procedures.
- Partner with cross functional teams to evaluate design and processes at concept phase and set expectations for manufacturing processes.
- Collaborating with engineers and operators to understand the pain points or optimization opportunities in our production processes, to determine where software solutions can improve our ability to reduce variation, rework, or waste.
- Research software automation and optimize current production procedures using programming knowledge.
- Replace VBA Scripts using Python and maintain and improve code base.
- Participating in, and helping to mature and scale, development processes such as code reviews, backlog reviews, and scrum meetings.
- Other duties and tasks deemed appropriate for the position.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2-5 years of experience in software development.
- 2 years or more of Python programming.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint).
- Proficiency with Git.
- Experience writing SQL queries and database management.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
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.
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