R&D Mechanical Engineer — Prototyping & Innovation

Agilent Technologies, Inc.; Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to innovate and develop ideas into successful spectroscopy products within a cross-functional design team.

You will work on concept generation, design, simulations, prototyping and transferring designs to production, with emphasis on reliability and manufacturability.

The role requires 5+ years in R&D, strong GD&T knowledge, and hands-on prototyping using 3D printing and fabrication techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 5+ years R&D experience in high-tech product development.
• Experience with sheet metal, injection moulding, casting.
• Strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Proficient with Model Based Definition and PMI 3D CAD/CAE (Siemens NX).
• FEA, CFD and FMEA experience.
• Hands-on prototyping in fabrication and rapid prototyping (3D printing).
• Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering input for the research, design and development of new innovative spectroscopy products.
• Generating concept ideas, creating new designs, simulations, calculations, data analysis, accepting feedback in design reviews, creating drawings, working with suppliers, ordering parts, creating test plans, building and testing prototypes.
• Refining the design as required to meet the product specification and transferring the design into production.
• Creating, testing and implementing solutions for minor improvements of existing products will also be required.
• Identify risks (both technical and commercial), and work within the project teams and across the organization to mitigate them.
• Coordinate and collaboratively work with the other functions (other R&D teams, marketing, manufacturing, procurement, quality, product support, etc.) required to turn an idea into a commercial product or make improvements to existing products.

Skills

Problem solving

Strong communication

Time management

Initiative

Team player

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

3D CAD/CAE

Job description

Agilent Technologies Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to innovate and develop ideas into successful spectroscopy products within a cross-functional design team.

You will work on concept generation, design, simulations, prototyping and transferring designs to production, with emphasis on reliability and manufacturability.

The role requires 5+ years in R&D, strong GD&T knowledge, and hands-on prototyping using 3D printing and fabrication techniques.