Agilent Technologies

Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Engineer

Agilent Technologies$103K — $161K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience, ideally including Test Engineering.
  • Strong communicator in English, both written and spoken.
  • Project management and organizational skills in cross-functional teams.
  • Solid understanding of complex technical systems and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficient in technical drawings and CAD tools.
  • Experience in PCBA design and manufacturing qualification processes.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the technical liaison between R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing.
  • Plan production tests for new products and evaluate complex electronics designs.
  • Apply Design-for-Excellence (DfX) to enhance manufacturability and quality.
  • Collaborate with R&D on development, validation, and manufacturability readiness.
  • Define system-level manufacturing strategies and test approaches.
  • Lead prototype ramp-up and reliability validation procedures.
  • Conduct root cause investigations for technical issues from the factory team.

Benefits

  • Full-time weekly schedule with no end date for the position.
  • Eligibility for bonuses and stock options in addition to salary.
  • Opportunities for professional development and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Potential for international teamwork and exposure to global product engineering strategies.
  • A structured and goal-oriented work environment fostering innovation.
Full Job Description
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

Travel Required:
Occasional

Shift:
Day

Duration:
No End Date

Job Function:
Manufacturing

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. With more than 50 years of insight and innovation, Agilent instruments, software, services, solutions, and people provide trusted answers to customers' most challenging questions. The company generated revenue of $5.34 billion in fiscal 2020 and employs 16,600 people worldwide.
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Size
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Market Cap
$44.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$810 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+8.9%
Revenue
$5.5 billion
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