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Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Agilent Technologies. Lead automation and digital manufacturing projects supporting production, quality, and operational excellence initiatives .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading automation and digital manufacturing projects, integrating mechanical, electrical, controls, and software components. Proficient in developing User Requirements Specifications and ensuring compliance with quality standards, including ISO 9001.
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Automation System DesignSystem Architecture LeadershipProject ManagementPLC ProgrammingSCADA Platforms
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Hard Skills
Automation System IntegrationTroubleshooting Automation SystemsCost-Benefit AnalysisValidation Plans DevelopmentTechnical DocumentationManufacturing Process OptimizationUser Requirements SpecificationsQuality Management SystemsIndustrial EngineeringBudgetary Estimates
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative TeamworkStakeholder EngagementTraining and Mentoring
Tools & Technologies
SCADA PlatformsManufacturing Data Collection SystemsISO 9001 Compliance Tools
Industry Keywords
Digital ManufacturingOperational ExcellenceContinuous ImprovementManufacturing EnvironmentExternal Vendor Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead automation and digital manufacturing projects supporting production, quality, and operational excellence initiatives
- Act as the system architect and technical lead, integrating mechanical, electrical, controls, and software components into complete manufacturing solutions
- Design, develop, assemble, test, and troubleshoot automation systems before deployment
- Collaborate with manufacturing sites, engineering teams, process scientists, quality organizations, and external vendors to deliver projects
- Develop User Requirements Specifications (URS) and translate business needs into technical solutions
- Evaluate, select, and manage external suppliers and automation partners
- Build business cases through cost-benefit analysis, budgetary estimates, and savings calculations
- Lead development and execution of validation plans, test protocols, and deployment documentation
- Support implementation and commissioning activities at manufacturing sites
- Train manufacturing teams on new equipment, systems, and processes
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and documentation requirements, including ISO-based processes
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, digitalization, and process optimization initiatives
- Travel required 25% of the time
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 8 years of industrial engineering experience
- Experience designing, integrating, assembling, and troubleshooting automation systems
- Experience serving as a system architect, technical lead, project manager, or similar leadership role on industrial projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to engage effectively with operators, engineers, managers, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Demonstrated success working collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Experience following structured quality systems and maintaining technical documentation
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience developing business cases and managing external vendors
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 or other quality management systems
- Familiarity with PLC programming and industrial control systems
- Experience with SCADA platforms and manufacturing data collection/visualization systems
- Experience supporting global manufacturing operations or multi-site deployments
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonus eligibility
- Stock eligibility
- Benefits
- Disability assistance and workplace accessibility support