Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of electronic and automation hardware systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in creating robust hardware platforms, integrating automation solutions, and driving innovations across the full product lifecycle—from concept and prototyping to validation, production, and sustaining support. This role requires strong hands-on engineering capability, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of hardware design for reliability, manufacturability, and testability.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop electronic schematics and automation-related hardware for new product platforms, test systems, and engineering prototypes.
- Own the hardware design lifecycle, including requirements definition, feasibility studies, architecture development, schematic design, prototyping, validation, and transition to manufacturing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, firmware, test engineering, manufacturing, suppliers) to ensure seamless hardware–software integration and system-level performance.
- Apply DFX principles—Design for Manufacturability, Testability, Automation, Reliability, and Cost—to improve hardware robustness and efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues during development, verification, pilot builds, and sustaining phases.
- Develop and support automation hardware for production, including fixture electronics, sensors, control boards, and interface modules.
- Conduct design reviews, FMEA/Risk assessments, and ensure regulatory/industry compliance where applicable.
- Maintain precise engineering documentation, BOMs, schematics, design notes, and revision control according to internal processes and quality standards.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field (required).
- Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in electronic hardware design, automation hardware development, or R&D hardware engineering.
- Strong proficiency in schematic design tools (Altium, OrCAD, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent).
- Solid knowledge of PCB layout principles, component selection, and design best practices.
- Experience with automation hardware such as sensors, actuators, motor drivers, control electronics, or test fixture circuitry (preferred).
- Understanding of embedded systems and hardware–firmware-software interfaces.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills in both development and sustaining environments.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule.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/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.Travel Required: OccasionalShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: ManufacturingSkills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- 6 years of experience in R&D, NPI or Test Engineering
- Good knowledge in electronic and mechanical testing methodology
- Good knowledge of C/C++/C# programming
- Experience programming in Visual Studio .NET environment
- Experience with design/testing of automated equipment and robotics
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Agilent Technologies Insights
What We Do
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