As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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Job Description

At Waters, we develop analytical technologies that help scientists, researchers, and healthcare professionals solve complex challenges across healthcare, diagnostics, life sciences, and scientific research.

We are looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team in Limerick. In this role, you will contribute to the design, verification, enhancement, and long-term support of advanced analytical instrumentation used around the world. You will play a key technical role in the development of electronic systems and PCBAs, working closely with engineers across multiple disciplines to deliver reliable, high-performance products that support scientific discovery and improve patient outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem solving, and influencing the development of sophisticated electronic systems throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware systems and subsystems for analytical instrumentation.
• Define and contribute to technical requirements, system architecture, and design solutions.
• Review schematics, PCB layouts, and electronic designs to ensure quality and performance.
• Plan and execute verification, validation, debugging, and troubleshooting activities.
• Investigate technical issues and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to support new product introduction and sustaining engineering activities.
• Manage component lifecycle challenges, including obsolescence mitigation and alternative component qualification.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, and external development partners to deliver robust technical solutions.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience designing and developing electronic products in a commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design, PCB development, and board-level debugging.
• Experience using laboratory test and measurement equipment for validation and troubleshooting.
• Background in life sciences, medical devices, diagnostics, scientific instrumentation, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with FPGA or CPLD-based systems and ECAD tools such as Altium, PADS, OrCAD, or KiCad.

Click on apply if this sounds like you! Please submit your application with an English CV.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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Primary Work Location

IRL Limerick - Castletroy

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Salary Range Information

€56,600.00 - €86,300.00 EUR Annual