Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Scientist

Job Description

Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Scientist Gas Deposition Technology

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Scientist to provide technical leadership across the manufacturing lifecycle of gas deposition technologies. This role is focused on applying scientific and engineering principles to optimize manufacturing processes accelerate scale-up reduce cycle time improve process capability and enable the successful introduction of new products and manufacturing technologies.

As a key member of the MSAT organization you will serve as the technical bridge between Manufacturing Quality R&D Engineering and global operations using deep process understanding statistical analysis and data-driven decision making to solve complex manufacturing challenges.

You will lead initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance improve product quality and consistency increase capacity and support the long-term technology roadmap for gas deposition processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for gas deposition manufacturing processes ensuring robust and efficient execution across development scale-up and commercial manufacturing.
• Lead scientific investigations into complex production issues impacting quality throughput cycle time yield equipment performance or product consistency.
• Apply chemistry materials science physics and engineering principles to understand process mechanisms and establish relationships between critical process parameters and product performance.
• Develop deep process understanding through experimentation modelling and data analysis to identify opportunities for process optimization and operational excellence.
• Utilize statistical analysis process capability metrics Design of Experiments (DOE) multivariate analysis and advanced data analytics to drive informed decision making.
• Improve process robustness and reduce variability through identification and implementation of scientifically grounded process improvements.
• Lead process characterization activities and establish operating windows control strategies and technical standards that ensure sustainable manufacturing performance.
• Drive cycle time reduction initiatives through process optimization equipment improvements automation opportunities and elimination of non-value-added activities.
• Partner with Manufacturing QSAT R&D Supply Chain and Product Management to resolve technical challenges and implement lifecycle improvements.
• Lead technology transfer and scale-up activities ensuring successful transition of new processes and products from development into manufacturing.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify next-generation equipment and manufacturing platforms that improve quality productivity automation capacity and cost competitiveness.
• Develop technical and business justifications for capital investments supporting future manufacturing capability and growth.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities ensuring manufacturing readiness process robustness scalability and successful commercialization.
• Drive value creation initiatives focused on quality delivery capacity cycle time sustainability and cost improvement.
• Communicate technical findings recommendations and business impacts clearly to both technical and leadership stakeholders.

What Success Looks Like:

• Improved process capability product consistency and manufacturing robustness.
• Successful scale-up of new technologies and products with minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Reduced manufacturing cycle times and increased production throughput.
• Faster resolution of complex production and equipment-related issues.
• Enhanced process understanding that enables predictive and proactive process control.
• Successful implementation of next-generation manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Effective delivery of New Product Introductions from development through commercial manufacturing.
• Measurable improvements in quality delivery productivity and cost performance.
• Strong collaboration across manufacturing quality engineering and development organizations.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a scientifically curious and highly analytical problem solver who enjoys working at the intersection of science engineering and manufacturing. You are passionate about understanding the fundamental mechanisms that drive process performance and using that knowledge to improve manufacturing outcomes.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can combine experimentation statistical analysis and engineering judgment to solve complex challenges. You are equally comfortable leading technical investigations driving strategic technology initiatives evaluating future equipment platforms and enabling successful product commercialization.

This role offers the opportunity to directly influence manufacturing capability operational efficiency technology strategy and business growth through the advancement of Agilents gas deposition manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Masters or PhD in Chemical Engineering Materials Science Chemistry Physics Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 4 years of experience (BS) 3 years (MS) or relevant industrial experience (PhD) in manufacturing science process development process engineering technology transfer or advanced manufacturing.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Gas Deposition Chemical Vapor Deposition thin-film technologies coating technologies vacuum systems semiconductor manufacturing surface engineering or related deposition processes.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least October 8 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $110424.00 - $172538.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus stock and benefits. 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: Technologies Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex pregnancy race religion or religious creed color gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status registered domestic partner status age sexual orientation military or veteran status protected veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state local law ordinance or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility please email or contact 1-. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections please visit Required: 10% of the Time

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