- Responsible for mechanical design and development activities for automation solutions used internally at Agilent manufacturing sites (including proposals, technical and risk assessments, concept studies, detailed designs, analyses, drawings, prototypes, tests, etc.).
- Propose mechanical architecture/outline, component placement, CAD database management, platform standardization, etc.
- Responsible for component sizing, calculations, and selection required for the automation systems.
- Serve as the key estimator for mechanical BOM cost.
- Produce detailed part and assembly 2D drawings/3D models and prepare the BOM required for procurement.
- Conduct mechanical engineering tests, characterizations, cyclic tests, and reliability tests according to requirements.
- Communicate and collaborate with internal teams (PM, marketing/internal customers, test engineers, application engineers, hardware engineers, firmware engineers, software engineers, production engineers, etc.) and external teams (suppliers, design partners, contract manufacturers, etc.).
- Coordinate and generate mechanical design–related test cases.
- Ensure mechanical designs meet automation solution requirements and project scope within the targeted timeline.
- Lead and perform root cause analysis for issues identified during development and sustaining phases.
- Comply with documentation requirements and database management as specified in the project.
- Ensure all responsible designs are delivered in accordance with corporate design standards.
- Part of the implementation and commissioning team at Agilent sites across the globe.
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant mechanical design experience in a factory automation environment.
- Experience in designing automation systems, mechanisms, injection‑molded plastics, part/material/component selection, extrusions, elastomeric parts, sheet‑metal parts, metal stampings, interconnects, electro‑mechanical parts, and EMI shielding.
- Strong technical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. Demonstrates leadership, influencing, communication, and planning capabilities.
- A team player who can multitask and establish strong rapport with internal counterparts, cross‑functional team members, and suppliers.
- Able to adapt well in a dynamic working environment, eager to learn new knowledge, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Able to travel to Agilent sites across the globe based on project needs.
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: R&DTop Skills
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