Agilent
Life Science
R&DEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“R&D Engineer at Agilent. Skills: Mechanical design, Prototyping, Testing. Analyze new products. Design new products”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
Occasional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's or Master's Degree, 4+ years relevant experience, Ability to work in interdisciplinary environment
Nice to Have
3D solid modeling and drafting in CAD software, Familiarity with PDM/PLC/ERP systems, Joining techniques, Post-fabrication treatment techniques, Sealing technologies, Material processing techniques, Properties of materials, Mechanical design, Design of components in heat transfer, Evaluation of tolerance stack ups, Simulation tools, Metrology and mechanical measurement techniques, Material testing, Temperature and heat transfer, Testing and evaluation, Experience with commercial software to control experimental hardware, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
What You'll Do.
Prototype new products
Transform designs into products
Design for motion control
Design for flow control
Design for heated zones
Design for intelligent systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interdisciplinary teams; Cross-functional teams; Marketing teams; Manufacturing teams; Purchasing teams; Service organizations
Full Job Description
## **Job Description** Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek –– so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at [www.agilent.com](http://www.agilent.com/). This R&D Hardware Engineer (Mechanical Engineer) position is at our Wilmington, Delaware site. As a Mechanical Engineer in our R&D group, you'll be part of a team that analyzes, designs, prototypes and tests new products for Agilent's Gas Chromatograph, Automated Sample Handling and Automated Sample Preparation products. Most projects require mechanical, electrical and firmware engineers, as well as chemists and software engineers, to create a complete system. As part of those projects, you will also work with our marketing, manufacturing, purchasing, and service organizations to transform your designs into shipping products. Mechanical Engineers at our site work on designs related to the control of motion, flow and heated zones, and intelligent systems. One example would be an unattended robotic system that uses an embedded processor to transport sample vials to an automated liquid sampling device. ## ## **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent * 4+ years relevant experience for entry into this level The ability to work in an interdisciplinary, cross-functional environment * We're also looking for someone with demonstrated skill and interest in two or more of the following areas: * 3D solid modeling and drafting in CAD software (Siemens NX (preferred), Solidworks, Inventor, Creo, others) * Familiarity with PDM/PLC/ERP systems such as TeamCenter, Agile, and SAP * Joining techniques such as bonding, brazing, welding * Post-fabrication treatment techniques such as cleaning, coating, and
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