Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer (m/f/d) – Automation Design & Project Management

Job Description

Agilent encourages 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. Want more information on Agilent? Check out www.agilent.com!

Agilent Technologies is seeking a passionate and innovative Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer (m/f/d) to join our dynamic automation team in Waldbronn. You will play a key role in the design, development, validation, and maintenance of automation systems that support the production of our world-class Liquid Chromatography instruments.

This role emphasizes mechanical design excellence, project management, and cross-functional collaboration—both internally and with external automation suppliers. You will help shape the future of our production capabilities by driving creative, robust, and CE-compliant automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for production automation, with a strong focus on ?Design for Automation? principles.
• Lead and manage automation projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including electrical, software, manufacturing engineers and R&D.
• Interface with external automation suppliers, ensuring technical alignment and successful integration of third-party systems.
• Ensure all designs comply with European CE norms and relevant safety standards.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and validation activities both to make excellent automations and to influence Product design to improve ability to Automate
• Support the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of automation systems on the production floor.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, maintainability, and performance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in mechanical design for automation systems, ideally in a production or manufacturing environment or in Product design.
• Strong knowledge of CAD tools (e.g. SiemensNX, or similar).
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with CE marking, Machinery Directive, and other relevant European standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills in German and English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in designing for modularity and scalability in automation.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, actuators, sensors, and motion control systems.
• Exposure to PLC integration and control systems.
• Experience working with external automation vendors or system integrators.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

What We Offer:

A collaborative and innovative work environment.
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge automation projects.
Professional development and training programs.
A chance to make a real impact in the production of life-changing scientific instruments.

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