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
* 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.
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.
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