Posted 25 June, 2026
Manufacturing Technician
Waters Corporation
Wexford, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1244668759
Overview
Waters Wexford are looking for a Manufacturing Technician!
Working within the Instrumentation Department (Mass Spectrometry and Informatics), we are responsible for the testing of Mass Spectrometry instruments and ensuring that instruments are tested as per the test instruction, and to the highest level of quality. Our innovations enable significant advances in a wide array of applications including Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Biomedical, Food safety, Environmental, Academic and Government industries. We are strongly focused on delivering high Quality products to our customers.
Waters support each other and have a wealth of experience in the team. We offer all of this in an encouraging learning environment with the opportunity for you to share your knowledge or learn from others. We believe in the value of personal development and provide the vital support, time and tools for our operations team to pursue this.
We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We strive to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.
This is a fully on-site position.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
We have an exciting opportunity to join a highly focused team responsible for the functional configuration and evaluation of Waters market leading Mass Spectrometers. This position would suit an action oriented and career focused Individual who would like to develop within a World Class Organisation.
As part of a team, you will be responsible for:
Education:
Qualifications / Experience:
What you will receive in return:
Working 39 hrs per week, with fortnightly pay. 23 Days holidays, plus bank holidays. Company Health Insurance Plan is available, along with death in service and pension plan.
Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
Competencies:
Travel (If Applicable):
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.
Waters Wexford are looking for a Manufacturing Technician!
Working within the Instrumentation Department (Mass Spectrometry and Informatics), we are responsible for the testing of Mass Spectrometry instruments and ensuring that instruments are tested as per the test instruction, and to the highest level of quality. Our innovations enable significant advances in a wide array of applications including Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Biomedical, Food safety, Environmental, Academic and Government industries. We are strongly focused on delivering high Quality products to our customers.
Waters support each other and have a wealth of experience in the team. We offer all of this in an encouraging learning environment with the opportunity for you to share your knowledge or learn from others. We believe in the value of personal development and provide the vital support, time and tools for our operations team to pursue this.
We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We strive to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.
This is a fully on-site position.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
We have an exciting opportunity to join a highly focused team responsible for the functional configuration and evaluation of Waters market leading Mass Spectrometers. This position would suit an action oriented and career focused Individual who would like to develop within a World Class Organisation.
As part of a team, you will be responsible for:
- Responsible for complete functional configuration and evaluation of Waters market leading Mass Spectrometers. Establishing causes of malfunction and non-conformance in mechanical and electrical/electronic operations of the instrument with minimal loss of test time.
- Responsible for fault finding, repair and subsequent material transactions during a comprehensive test, which includes electrical configuration and system performance. Work with Quality procedures relating to material flow, material handling and processing of defective material.
- Contribute to process and product investigations using structured problem-solving techniques, ensuring robust sustainable solutions.
- Ensure all supporting documentation is completed in line with Good Documentation Practices. Complete DHR technical approval in line with Instrument performance requirements.
- Ensures compliance with ISO9001, ISO13485, 21 CFR part 820 and applicable good manufacturing practice regulations within the company
- Support Lean /Continual Improvement projects
Education:
Qualifications / Experience:
- Minimum pass degree in Electrical /Mechanical/Manufacturing or equivalent qualification
- Experience in a progressive, technically challenging manufacturing environment
- Excellent fault finding and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of ISO 9000, ISO 13485 Quality systems
- Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills
- The ability to prioritise and to work on your own initiative
What you will receive in return:
Working 39 hrs per week, with fortnightly pay. 23 Days holidays, plus bank holidays. Company Health Insurance Plan is available, along with death in service and pension plan.
Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
Competencies:
Travel (If Applicable):
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.
