Manufacturing Engineer, Special Stains

Agilent Technologies • Carpinteria, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Manufacturing Engineer - Special Stains to join our innovative team at Agilent Technologies. This role focuses on histology/pathology Special Stains and the dyes and chemicals required for automated staining processes for our Artisan Product Line. Product Improvement Collaborate with Operations, Customer Service, and R D Product Care to enhance product performance and reliability. Write and own stability protocols for Special Stain products. Review customer complaint trends or escalations to identify improvement opportunities. Investigate potential new stains or support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives. Quality and Compliance Apply continuous improvement methodologies and ensure compliance with medical device regulations. Perform validations and associated activities for technical solutions. Drive CAPAs and resolve nonconformance issues to maintain product quality. Create and revise documentation for manufacturing (procedures, specifications, etc.). Material Cost and Supply Assurance Identify and qualify alternative materials to reduce cost and mitigate supply risks. Partner with procurement and external vendors to sustain product quality and meet production timelines. Collaborate to update product lifecycle activities, including BOM revisions, engineering change requests, and related documentation. Utilize digital solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent work experience).
• 1+ year experience with Special Stains or Immunohistochemistry (IHC).
• Broad understanding of medical device manufacturing and operating under change controls in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of chemistry, pathology, or Special Stains.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments to drive changes.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and drive product improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations, Customer Service, and R D Product Care to enhance product performance and reliability.
• Write and own stability protocols for Special Stain products.
• Review customer complaint trends or escalations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate potential new stains or support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies and ensure compliance with medical device regulations.
• Perform validations and associated activities for technical solutions.
• Drive CAPAs and resolve nonconformance issues to maintain product quality.
• Create and revise documentation for manufacturing (procedures, specifications, etc.).
• Identify and qualify alternative materials to reduce cost and mitigate supply risks.
• Partner with procurement and external vendors to sustain product quality and meet production timelines.
• Collaborate to update product lifecycle activities, including BOM revisions, engineering change requests, and related documentation.
• Utilize digital solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and improve efficiency.

Benefits

• eligibility for bonus
• stock
• benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees