Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Job Description

At Agilent, we’re committed to improving lives through science. As a Manufacturing Automation Engineer at our Cedar Creek facility, you’ll play a key role in enhancing the production of critical reagents and consumables used in biological research, pharmaceutical development, and clinical diagnostics. This is your opportunity to lead automation initiatives that elevate quality, scalability, and efficiency across our manufacturing operations.

Job Description

Agilent’s Cedar Creek site produces chemical reagents and consumables for biological analysis and diagnostic assays. This role supports value-driven automation projects that optimize mixing, dispensing, packaging, and quality verification processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate automation systems in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

• Improve electro-mechanical systems and reagent manufacturing workflows.

• Identify and integrate enhanced inspection and quality verification methods.

• Analyze manufacturing performance using data and value stream mapping to uncover automation opportunities.

• Lead automation projects from concept through deployment, including user requirement specifications and design reviews.

• Maintain and monitor deployed equipment using metrics such as Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).

• Prototype custom tooling and fixtures using rapid prototyping and 3D printing.

• Document technical processes and improvements clearly and accurately.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operators, technicians, engineers, and global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Automation, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

• 4+ years of hands-on industrial automation experience.

• 2+ years in a manufacturing engineering or automation role.

• Proficiency in robotics, liquid handling, packaging automation, vision systems, and sensor integration.

• Strong mechanical and electrical skills, including schematic interpretation and system troubleshooting.

• Effective communicator with strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.

• Experience managing multiple projects in dynamic environments.

• Desirable: PLC programming, cobot programming, Python, VBA.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least November 5, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $97,920.00 - $153,000.00/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:

10% of the Time

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Manufacturing