Manufacturing Engineer (Electronics & Electrical)

Job Description

Electronics & PCBA Failure Analysis

• Perform failure analysis on failed PCBAs and electronic, electromechanical components returned from production or test.
• Troubleshoot electronics issues using schematics, test data, logs, and measurement tools.
• Support containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for electronics-related issues.
• Work with Manufacturing and R&D to implement corrective and preventive actions.

Test Engineering, Development & Software Support

• Design production test systems for manufacturing of laboratory and electromechanical analysis products.
• Be responsible for the overall architecture of test systems, including hardware, software, and data management.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers to establish test requirements and design test systems that are aligned with the Agilent manufacturing ecosystem.
• Support and improve electronics test systems, including functional test, system test, and diagnostics.
• Develop, modify, and maintain test software, scripts, and configurations to improve fault detection, debug capability, and test robustness.
• Improve test coverage, test limits, and diagnostic effectiveness to reduce false failures and test escapes.
• Support test correlation, characterization, qualification, and release of test systems through statistical data analysis and GR&R.
• Perform verification and validation of test systems in accordance with QMS requirements.
• Establish and release test-related documentation, including test descriptions, operating manuals, specifications, and qualification records.
• Continuously improve and maintain test systems, including enhancement of test functions and implementation of test script changes as needed.

Data Management & System Integration

• Develop and integrate test systems into shopfloor or manufacturing execution systems as required.
• Build and maintain test result databases and establish secure data connections from test systems.
• Support effective retrieval, handling, and analysis of test data to improve manufacturing performance and traceability.

Schematic Review & Design Support

• Read, interpret, and review electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to support troubleshooting.
• Work with product R&D engineers, including firmware and software teams, to support Design for Test and influence product design for effective manufacturing testability.
• Provide feedback to R&D on design weaknesses, test gaps, or field failure learnings.
• Support basic schematic updates or test-point recommendations where applicable.

• Work closely with Production, Quality, R&D, Supplier Engineering, and external service providers to resolve issues and support test system implementation.
• Support external service providers in the build and deployment of test system hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electronics or test development within manufacturing environments for analytical, medical device, precision, or electromechanical equipment.
• Strong ability to analyze and troubleshoot PCBAs using schematics, test data, and measurement tools.
• Experience with electronics failure analysis, root cause methodologies, and corrective action implementation.
• Working knowledge of electronics test software development or scripting, such as LabVIEW, Python, C#, C/C++, VB, SQL, or equivalent.
• Experience in developing efficient and robust manufacturing test scripts, including handling, storage, and retrieval of test data.
• Familiarity with test hardware, instrumentation, and manufacturing test system architecture.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system diagrams.
• Familiarity with manufacturing documentation such as work instructions, failure analysis reports, corrective action records, test specifications, operating manuals, and qualification records.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 and QMS verification/validation requirements is an advantage.
• Data-driven mindset with practical experience in scrap, yield, trend, and statistical analysis, including GR&R.
• Strong technical communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Hands-on, disciplined, result-oriented, and strong in problem-solving.

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:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Manufacturing