Overview
As part of a multi‑year strategic initiative Waters Wilmslow is looking for an Lead Instrument Control Software (ICS) Engineer who is looking for career growth, skill set expansion and increased experience. A successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team and work as part of a cross portfolio ICS software team.
The program team is expanding and offers excellent potential for career and skill expansion and has responsibility across Mass Spectrometry, Chromatography and Informatics, partnering directly with customers and industry leaders to drive innovation in markets and powering breakthroughs in precision medicine and advanced therapeutics.
Responsibilities
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What you’ll do
- Lead and contribute to the Development and enhancement of instrument‑control software for MS systems
- Design, test, review and document high‑quality code
- Collaborate across teams to solve technical challenges
- Act as a technical expert, promoting best practices globally
- Mentor others and contribute to architectural decisions
- Support and improve our Quality Management System
Qualifications
What you bring
Experience in hardware control software, embedded systems, real-time h/w control, plus:
- C/C++/C# knowledge
- Experience in Angular, TypeScript and Linux development is desired
- Background in embedded or acquisition‑system software
- Solid engineering practices (Unit Testing, TDD, CI/CD, SOLID, BDD)
- Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
Nice to have (training provided): Agile, Docker/Gradle pipelines, BDD, Atlassian tools, software security, regulated‑environment experience.
Why Waters
- Flexible working
- 25 days holiday
- Excellent family‑friendly benefits
- Pension, life assurance, income protection, private medical
- Real opportunities to grow, innovate and make an impact
We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim 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.
We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs.
Lead Instrument Control Software Developer employer: Waters Corporation
Waters Corporation is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for the Director of Legal role in Wilmslow, Cheshire, where you can engage in meaningful work that directly impacts global health and safety. With a culture rooted in innovation and collaboration, employees benefit from high levels of autonomy, significant international exposure, and genuine career development prospects within a well-structured legal function. The competitive salary package, hybrid working model, and commitment to employee well-being make Waters a standout choice for professionals seeking a rewarding and impactful career.
