Senior Engineer, Automation

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Position Summary:

MTT (Manufacturing Technology & Transfer) works as an integral part of our Consumables Development and Manufacturing teams and is tasked with developing and deploying consumables manufacturing processes within our production environments.

The Senior Automation Engineer serves an important role in MTT to support the development of tools/automated equipment and processes from the prototype phase to full scale production. The role will collaborate with consumable Development teams, Reagent, Substrate & Oligo Production, Assembly Manufacturing, EHS, Facilities, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, and Quality to develop to support the launch of new products and provide solutions to upgrade existing manufacturing infrastructure. The position will require a creative problem solver to evaluate and deploy new automation technology through proof-of-concept testing, feasibility evaluation, systems engineering controls, verification, characterization, and validation of solutions in an FDA regulated GMP environment.

Responsibilities:

• Elicit requirements for new medium to large scale systems
• Own implementation of small automation system or a significant portion of a larger automation system, with oversight.
• Core team representative on small PDP projects.
• Provide key deliverables to process improvement activities to increase efficiency of automation team
• Leverage business relationships with a target of impacting project quality and timelines
• Improve existing design architecture.
• Drives innovation within a system.
• Supports in driving innovation efforts at the functional level.
• Significant impact to immediate project, department and possibly the company.  Performs cross functional tasks.
• Influences decisions at critical interfaces to other disciplines.
• Uses judgment to define scope and objectives of project, assist in developing instructions and guidelines to perform the functions of the job most effectively.
• Work is independent and collaborative in nature.  Provides regular updates to leadership on project/system status
• Execution of small to medium scale project scope, including ownership of all deliverables, with guidance.
• Applies best practices and knowledge of internal/external business challenges to improve products, processes or services.
• For assigned projects, understands the market drivers, competitive landscape and key competitive advantage
• Works effectively across disciplines. and with internal and external customers.
• Mentors supporting engineers on technical skills in one's area of expertise.
• Escalates performance-related feedback through project and functional managers.

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Requirements:

• Able to lead investigation and resolution of automation problems within own discipline, with oversight.
• Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization Expert use of departmental processes and tools.
• Proficient in Illumina Product Development Process (PDP) and applies PDP principles in a leadership role. 
• Full understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and global validation procedures suite.
•  Able to plan activities of allocated project scope with guidance and prioritization of daily activities/assignments to supporting team members while maintaining project schedule.
• Able to identify risk and provide recommendations for risk mitigation related to automation and at project level.
• Able to research potential vendors have technical discussions with vendors on partnering opportunities on a specific project.
• Able to lead selection of appropriate automation components and vendors
• Able to manage vendors and engineering contractors on a technical level for component delivery.
• Able to track associated project expenses and make proposals for trade-offs.
• Role model for good collaboration in team environment and gives credit for successes.
• Is receptive to ideas and appreciates alternative backgrounds/perspectives.
• Works effectively with internal customers and acts on their needs and expectations.
• Communication of observations, technical findings and progress in multi-functional or cross-project group setting.
• Tailors level of communication to audience.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

The estimated base salary range for the Senior Engineer, Automation role based in the United States of America is: $105,600 - $158,400. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.