> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3329626-senior-systems-engineer-detection-technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3329626-senior-systems-engineer-detection-technologies). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - Detection Technologies " " - **Company:** Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH - **Location:** Waldbronn, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Firmware, Signal Processing - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=498f0a322e92e53a ## About the Role * Master's degree or PhD in Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline. * 8+ years of experience working with complex hardware products, scientific instruments, sensors, optics, spectroscopy, photonics, analytical instrumentation, or related technologies. * Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: Optics, Spectroscopy, Photonics, Fluidics, Precision Mechanics, Electronics, Signal Processing, Detector Technologies. * Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues through experimentation, measurement, data analysis, and root-cause investigation. * Experience supporting products throughout their lifecycle, including technical escalations, sustaining engineering, reliability improvements, or product support activities. * Strong systems-thinking skills and the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines. * Professional proficiency in German and English. * Willingness to travel occasionally to customer, supplier, and manufacturing sites., * Experience with analytical instrumentation, chromatography systems, laboratory equipment, or scientific instruments. * Knowledge of detector technologies such as UV/Vis absorbance, fluorescence, refractive index, or light scattering. * Experience acting as a technical expert, subject matter expert, or escalation point for critical technical issues. * Experience supporting manufacturing, supplier transitions, component substitutions, reliability programs, or product lifecycle activities. ## Description Agilent's Detection R&D organization develops and supports a portfolio of analytical detector systems used in UHPLC, GPC/SEC, and related separation technologies. Our products include absorbance, fluorescence, refractive index, light scattering, and other advanced detection technologies. We are looking for an experienced engineer or physicist to serve as a technical expert for this portfolio. Working across optics, fluidics, electronics, mechanics, and signal processing, you will investigate complex technical challenges, lead root-cause analyses, and provide technical leadership for released products throughout their lifecycle. Unlike a traditional development engineering role, this position focuses on technical ownership, product support, and the successful long-term operation of a critical product portfolio. In this role, you will: * Serve as a technical expert for Agilent's detector portfolio and support resolution of complex product issues. * Lead investigations involving experimentation, measurements, data analysis, and root-cause analysis. * Drive resolution of cross-functional technical challenges involving optics, electronics, firmware, mechanics, manufacturing, and applications teams. * Support sustaining engineering activities, product improvements, verification efforts, and obsolescence management. * Provide technical guidance for supplier transitions, component substitutions, and manufacturing improvements. * Capture and transfer critical technical knowledge across products and technologies. * Represent R&D in technical reviews and management discussions. What Makes This Role Unique * Technical ownership of a diverse portfolio of industry-leading analytical instruments. * Exposure to multiple technologies including optics, detector systems, fluidics, electronics, mechanics, and signal processing. * Opportunity to act as a key technical escalation point for high-impact business and customer challenges. * Close collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, service, and leadership teams. ## Related Videos - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Perfect Pitch: Unveiling the Mathematical Symphony Behind a Guitar Tuner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1095-perfect-pitch-unveiling-the-mathematical-symphony-behind-a-guitar-tuner) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Jobs in Germany for Americans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/423-jobs-in-germany-for-americans) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany)