Software Test Manager – Automated Productivity Solutions (APS)
Core
Lead quality engineering, validation, and release readiness for Agilent's automation ecosystem, ensuring interoperable, customer-ready outcomes for instruments, robotics, and workflow software.
Role type
Senior leadership quality engineering manager
Builds
Automation platforms, workflow software (LIMS/ELN/LES), liquid handling systems, and integrated customer workflows
Domain
Life Sciences / Laboratory Automation / Robotics
Required skills
Quality strategy definition, global team leadership, shift-left testing, CI/CD implementation, regulatory compliance (CFR 21 part 11), risk management, root cause analysis, cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
Laboratory automation domain expertise, hardware-software system validation, risk-based testing for complex compatibility matrices, AI integration in testing, cloud platforms and workflow orchestration
Technologies
CI/CD environments, test automation frameworks, cloud platforms, APIs, SaaS applications
Responsibilities
Define and execute APS quality and test strategy across hardware, software, and integrated workflow solutions; Build and lead a global quality engineering organization; Lead implementation of automated testing capabilities and drive continuous integration practices; Define validation approaches for multi-vendor automation environments; Ensure products comply with automation readiness standards and interoperability requirements; Partner with Product Managers to establish release quality objectives and provide executive visibility into product quality and risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
