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Agilent Technologies • George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Role & seniority: Automation Engineer, experienced (≥3 years in electronic hardware/automation R&D); lead design, development, and optimization across product lifecycle.
Stack/tools: Schematic design (Altium, OrCAD, Mentor Graphics or equivalents); PCB layout; embedded systems interfaces; sensors, actuators, motor drivers, control electronics; test fixtures; BOMs; design notes and revision control.
Design and development of electronic schematics and automation hardware for new platforms, test systems, and prototypes.
Own hardware design lifecycle: requirements, feasibility, architecture, prototyping, validation, and transfer to manufacturing.
Collaborate cross-functionally (mechanical, firmware, test, manufacturing, suppliers) to ensure system-level performance and implement DFX (Manufacturability, Testability, Automation, Reliability, Cost).
Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation (or related).
≥3 years hands-on electronic hardware design or automation hardware development.
Proficiency in schematic tools (Altium/OrCAD/Mentor) and solid PCB layout knowledge.
Embedded interfaces understanding; strong debugging and problem-solving; good communication.
Experience with automation hardware (sensors, actuators, motor drivers, test fixtures) and regulatory/compliance exposure (FMEA, risk assessments).
Familiarity with production automation hardwar
Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of electronic and automation hardware systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in creating robust hardware platforms, integrating automation solutions, and driving innovations across the full product lifecycle—from concept and prototyping to validation, production, and sustaining support. This role requires strong hands-on engineering capability, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of hardware design for reliability, manufacturability, and testability.
Key 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, feasibility studies, architecture development, schematic design, prototyping, validation, and transition to manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, firmware, test engineering, manufacturing, suppliers) to ensure seamless hardware–software integration and system-level performance. Apply DFX principles—Design for Manufacturability, Testability, Automation, Reliability, and Cost—to improve hardware robustness and efficiency. Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues during development, verification, pilot builds, and sustaining phases. Develop and support automation hardware for production, including fixture electronics, sensors, control boards, and interface modules. Conduct design reviews, FMEA/Risk assessments, and ensure regulatory/industry compliance where applicable. Maintain precise engineering documentation, BOMs, schematics, design notes, and revision control according to internal processes and quality standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field (required). Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in electronic hardware design, automation hardware development, or R&D hardware engineering. Strong proficiency in schematic design tools (Altium, OrCAD, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent). Solid knowledge of PCB layout principles, component selection, and design best practices. Experience with automation hardware such as sensors, actuators, motor drivers, control electronics, or test fixture circuitry (preferred). Understanding of embedded systems and hardware–firmware-software interfaces. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills in both development and sustaining environments. Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.
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:
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.
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