Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Engineer

Job Description

To strengthen our Global Operations Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) team, we are looking for an MSAT Engineer (Electrical Engineering / Test Engineering) responsible for optimized design and manufacturing of electronics 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 30, 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 job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Manufacturing