Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Engineer

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Wilmington, DE, USA
In-Office
103K-161K Annually
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
Leads manufacturing science and technology activities for analytical instrumentation, including production test planning, new product introduction, process industrialization, technology transfer, design-for-excellence, platform engineering, qualification strategies, root-cause investigations, and scalable assembly, calibration, and testing architectures. Collaborates with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and global sites to improve manufacturability, reliability, cost, quality, supply robustness, and launch readiness.
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Job Description

To strengthen our Global Operations Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) team, we are looking for an MSAT Engineer (EE/Test) responsible for optimized design and manufacturing of mechanical and mechatronics assemblies, modules, and complete products.

In this role, you will act as the technical liaison between R&D, Quality and Manufacturing, translating product innovation into scalable, high-performance manufacturing solutions for Agilent’s analytical instrumentation platforms at the Little Falls, Delaware (Wilmington) site, and also remotely support instrument-products at Agilent's Chicopee Massachusetts and Winooski Vermont sites.  You will contribute to process industrialization, technology transfer, and platform standardization, while working in a global, cross-functional environment.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Leadership & Industrialization

  • Key focus on production test planning for new products, but also contribute to evaluation of electronics designs, complex qualifications, and root cause analyses during the NPI phase.
  • Ensure application of Design-for-Excellence (DfX) across cost, manufacturability, quality, and automation.
  • Collaborate with R&D on product development, validation, and manufacturability readiness.
  • Influence design to ensure scalability, supply chain and process robustness, and manufacturability.
  • Define system-level manufacturing concepts, test strategies, and industrialization approach.
  • Lead prototype ramp, reliability validation, and evaluate launch readiness.

Technology Platform Engineering

  • Serve as Technical Owner on critical & key platform technology processes across the full lifecycle, from development to obsolescence.
  • Ensures Value Creation across cost, quality, reliability, delivery, supply robustness, and global product engineering strategy.
  • Lead root cause investigations and systemic corrective actions for complex & cross-functional technical issues escalated from the factory team.
  • Establish risk-based qualification strategies and action plans for new step-function improvements.
  • Contribute to platform-level process standards and best practices.
  • Support development of scalable architectures for assembly, calibration, and testing.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. 
  • Working knowledge of Chemistry and Physics are desired skills.
  • Relevant 8+ years of experience in a comparable engineering role, ideally including Test Engineering.
  • Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • Proven project management and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Solid understanding of complex technical systems and related development and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with technical drawings and CAD tools.
  • Experience in PCBA design, manufacturing and qualification processes.
  • Knowledge of engineering methods such as FMEA, DoE, DfX, Value Engineering (VE) or similar approaches is a plus.
  • Structured, goal-oriented, and self-driven way of working.
  • Ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop practical, innovative solutions.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills, especially in international and cross-functional settings.
  • Strong ownership mindset and readiness to take responsibility for technical decisions and project outcomes.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least September 24, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $103,200.00 - $161,250.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.Travel Required: OccasionalShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: Manufacturing

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
  • 8+ years of experience in a comparable engineering role
  • Strong written and spoken English communication skills
  • Project management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Understanding of complex technical systems and development and manufacturing processes
  • Experience with technical drawings and CAD tools
  • Experience in PCBA design, manufacturing, and qualification processes
  • Ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop practical, innovative solutions
  • Structured, goal-oriented, and self-driven working style
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills in international and cross-functional settings
  • Ownership mindset and readiness to take responsibility for technical decisions and project outcomes
  • Working knowledge of Chemistry and Physics
  • Experience with Test Engineering
  • Knowledge of FMEA, DoE, DfX, Value Engineering, or similar engineering methods

Agilent Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Agilent Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Agilent Technologies.

  • Retirement Support The core U.S. package highlights a generous 401(k) match as a strength. Retirement programs are positioned as competitive within the company’s total rewards.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount provides accessible equity and augments total compensation. Ownership opportunities are presented as a notable advantage alongside retirement benefits.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible Time Off, company holidays, a personal holiday, and paid volunteer time create a broad leave offering. Time off can accrue into multiple weeks in the first year, supporting flexibility.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
17,369 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Analytical scientists and clinical researchers worldwide rely on Agilent to help fulfill their most complex laboratory demands. Our instruments, software, services and consumables address the full range of scientific and laboratory management needs—so our customers can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Whether a laboratory is engaged in environmental testing, academic research, medical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals or food testing, Agilent provides laboratory solutions to meet their full spectrum of needs. We work closely with customers to help address global trends that impact human health and the environment, and to anticipate future scientific needs. Our solutions improve the efficiency of the entire laboratory, from sample prep to data interpretation and management. Customers trust Agilent for solutions that enable insights...for a better world.

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