Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

• Scope of Work: NPI (New Product Introduction) and mass production, for assigned product (module, sub-assembly, or instrument level).

• Product Quality, Yield, and Cycle Time: Lead cross functional team to drive continuous product and quality performance improvement i.e. factory yield, DEFOA, warranty/Annual Failure Rate and production efficiency (yield and cycle time).

• Product Development: Collaborate with R&D in product development and validation throughout product life cycle. Work with R&D to design, develop and release new tools or process technologies and be a resource for risk assessments and design for manufacturability. Provide engineering support throughout the product development process. Influence the design of the product and/or process to ensure manufacturability and conformance with the global supply chain, enabling prototyping while in the R&D lab, testing the reliability of prototypes, scale-up, and managing the transition into production. Develop manufacturing and test processes for new products, including the development of product manufacturing processes, assembly fixtures/tooling, and test systems. Design test procedures to optimize test time or troubleshooting. Actively participate in design reviews and provide input on electronic circuit designs and obsolescence redesigns. Develop product test plans and perform production tests based on manufacturing process instructions. Drive alignment between the NPI strategy and internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers.

• Product Sustenance: Provide technical support to day-to-day product issues. As the technical owner, provide technical support to all product-related issues, including customer quality issues, production line troubleshooting, product/part/process change validation, etc. Maintain compliance to quality standards through proper execution of test methods, procedures, training, and qualification. May be assigned as the technical leader to assist the operating manager or as project lead for new or current product engineering and improvement i.e. equipment and test enhancement, NPI, product transfer, Value Engineering Projects or CPE (current product engineering) projects.

• Support and implement the transition of products and manufacturing processes from prototype to full production (NPI) and through the entire life cycle of the product, including influencing the design of the product to ensure manufacturability and conformance with the global supply chain, product test methodology, and tester development, enabling prototyping while in the R&D lab, testing the reliability of prototypes, and managing the transition into production.

• Supply Chain related: Collaborate with procurement and material engineering in the specification, sourcing, and qualification of materials used in the design and production of Agilent products to meet quality, cost, and manufacturability goals.

• Process Improvement and Compliance, Lean Manufacturing: Ensure compliance with engineering change order (ECO) procedures and work instructions. Collaborate with design engineering to transition design prototypes into cost-efficient, manufacturable (DFx) high-volume products. Implement Lean Manufacturing principles within the plant. Design jigs/fixtures for new products to ensure product manufacturability. Support and implement the transition of products and manufacturing processes from prototype to full production and through the entire life cycle of the product. May redesign products to meet cost objectives, obsolescence, and customer requirements. Utilize digital solutions to optimize and maintain state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. Perform a variety of engineering duties to support manufacturing operations. Improve products, processes, and applications to meet agreed-upon objectives.

• Other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the manager in support of business needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Employers typically prefer candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree or University Degree or equivalent in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Candidates with Mechanical, Mechatronic Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science qualifications with strong product engineering experience are also encouraged to apply.

• Certifications: Relevant certifications can enhance your qualifications. Examples include ASQ, QC/QA, EMC, and EMI.

• Knowledge in 6Sigma / Engineering Statistics (PFMEA, SPC, DOE, Process Capability), Value Stream Mapping, Qualification of equipment, and Process Validation would be added advantages.

• Skills: Desired skills include knowledge of probability and statistics, board-level product qualification procedures, manufacturing processes, and familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office and Python. Knowledge in designing test fixtures and tools is an added advantage.

• Experience: At least 5+ years of relevant experience, especially in manufacturing or operation environments and new product introduction, is valuable. Mass spectrometry, vacuum systems, electronics, and testing are desirable. Process characterization and validation using tools such as Cp/Cpk, and Design of Experiments techniques have added advantage. Product test methodology, test software, and tester development are advantageous.

• Passionate, innovative, systematic problem-solving, and leading on continuous improvement. Self-starter and proven track record of results in setting, implementing complex engineering projects, and achieving the goals with demonstrated levels of creativity.

• Must possess strong engineering and analytical skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently.

• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills and excellent collaboration, oral and written communication skills.

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/locations

Agilent 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:

10% of the Time

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Manufacturing