Hardware Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic schematics and automation-related hardware for new product platforms, test systems, and engineering prototypes
• Own the hardware design lifecycle, including requirements definition, architecture development, prototyping, validation, and transition to manufacturing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing to ensure seamless hardware-software integration
• Apply DFX principles (Design for Manufacturability, Testability, Automation, Reliability, and Cost) to improve hardware robustness
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues during development, verification, and sustaining phases
• Develop automation hardware for production, including fixture electronics, sensors, control boards, and interface modules
• Maintain precise engineering documentation, including BOMs, schematics, and design notes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in electronic hardware design or automation hardware development
• Strong proficiency in schematic design tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or Mentor Graphics
• Solid knowledge of PCB layout principles, component selection, and design best practices
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation hardware such as sensors, actuators, motor drivers, or control electronics
• Understanding of embedded systems and hardware–firmware-software interfaces
• Experience with test fixture circuitry

About the Company

Agilent is a global leader in laboratory and clinical technologies, passionate about bringing great science to life. We provide advanced instruments, software, and consumables that support cutting-edge life science research, patient diagnostics, and environmental safety. With over 50 years of expertise and 18,000 employees worldwide, we work collaboratively to provide trusted answers to the world's most critical scientific challenges.