Hardware Automation Engineer

Agilent Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies in Penang, Malaysia, seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to lead hardware design for new products and automation platforms across the full lifecycle—from concept and prototyping to validated production support.

The role demands hands-on electrical engineering skills, expertise with schematic capture and PCB layouts, and collaboration with mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, cost-effective automation hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field.
• 6+ years hands-on experience in electronic hardware design or automation hardware development.
• Proficiency in schematic design tools (Altium, OrCAD, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of PCB layout principles and design best practices.
• Experience with automation hardware such as sensors, actuators, motor drivers, control electronics, or test fixtures (preferred).
• Understanding of embedded systems and hardware–firmware–software interfaces.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills in development and sustaining environments.
• Effective communication and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic schematics and automation 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.

Skills

Schematic design

PCB layout

Embedded systems

DFX principles

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced

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 6 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.

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