Engineering Specialist: Manufacturing

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.

Join us as an Engineering Specialist in our rapidly expanding Church Stretton manufacturing facility, where your hands-on engineering expertise will help directly shape the future of our chemical production operations.  You will be an integral part of the manufacturing team, with an emphasis on your professional growth, supported by a comprehensive training program.

In this role, you will support the installation, testing, and maintenance of laboratory-to-process scale equipment, simultaneously sustaining current output whilst enhancing our chemical manufacturing capabilities. You’ll work closely with fellow engineers to troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain equipment and processes. The role supports both routine operations and transformative initiatives aimed at increasing capacity and safety.

The role involves hands-on technical support in a chemical manufacturing environment, with duties such as:
•    Installation, qualification, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment (from lab to plant scale).
•    Troubleshooting and repairing equipment and systems.
•    Contractor & Vendor Coordination: Managing third-party service providers for lab installations and maintenance, including obtaining quotes, scheduling work, overseeing on-site activities, conducting risk assessments, issuing permits to work, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
•    Supporting production processes, including testing and problem-solving.
•    Assisting in process optimization (e.g., improving cycle time, yield, cost, quality, safety).
•    Working with engineers to develop and test new components, products, or systems.
•    Documenting procedures, tests, and maintenance activities.
•    Possibly designing or building tools to support manufacturing (CAD).
 

Qualifications

• We are looking for an individual with the following background:
•     Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or engineering support, preferably in chemical, pharma or food industry.
•      Specialist education would be a plus.
•     Familiarity with CAD software would be a plus.

 On a personal level, you are proactive, and solution-oriented, able to take initiative and solve complex technical problems with precision. You communicate effectively, collaborate confidently with peers, management and cross-functional teams, and build strong relationships with internal and external partners. A passion for learning, a strong sense of ownership, and a drive to optimize processes are essential to your success in this role. 

We offer:
•    Flexible working hours.
•    Company pension scheme, yearly company bonus, private health care, stock purchase plan, medical & life insurance.
 •   A role among passionate colleagues, in a growth orientated and inclusive environment. You will become part of a caring and fast paced environment, built on integrity, sharing and trust.
•    The chance to be part of a company where we value quality in the solutions we deliver to our customers, with our employees and in relation to the processes we work with.
•    Career development opportunities in an international company.
•    A commitment to work/life balance.

We will make sure you get all the training and development opportunities you need to become the best in your field!

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/locationsAgilent 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