Senior Engineer, Process Development

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At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

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Position Summary:                    

Be part of a highly dynamic and competent Engineering Team who is responsible to meet the quality, productivity and cost targets in a high volume, multi-product and life science regulated environment through developing effective world class engineering solutions.

Responsible for new product introduction and production support engineering for a specific product or group of products after transferring from design to in-house or outsourced production. Interfaces with design, process, test, reliability and manufacturing engineering to solve product issues and production problems. Develops and sustains process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work closely with R&D to develop Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) processes for NPI, leveraging learning from existing products and providing feedback on material component selection and associated test plans
• Applies core knowledge and understanding of area of specialization to provide solutions in creative and effective ways.
• Assesses unusual circumstances and uses sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify cause and suggest variations in approach.
• Works on assignments of diverse scopes where information is limited and problem solving requires adaptation of existing techniques.
• Enhances internal and external working relationships and networks with senior partners within area of expertise.
• Adapts style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters that require persuasion.
• Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points.
• Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select best course of action.

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.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree / Master's in Engineering/Science in Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Material or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of work experience, preferably in the biotech industry
• Experience in FDA-regulated environment is a plus.
• Knowledge about wafer fabrication, biochemistry process, plastic engineering, or CMO Management will be an added advantage.
• Possess good understanding of manufacturing processes, methodologies and environment.
• Capable of defining test plans for components, materials and systems
• Skilled in failure analysis of multiple reliability failure modes
• Excellent Analytical, Problem Solving and Project Management skills.
• Good understanding of Quality Assurance and Process Control Knowledge.
• Excellent team player, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work well under stress, both internally and across functions and perform multitasking.
• Proactive, innovative and self-motivating.

Competencies:

• Core Technical Leadership - Demonstrates leadership in the development of technical innovations and in ensuring optimum collaboration and knowledge sharing of technical insights.
• Project Leadership & Troubleshooting - Actively works to resolve project challenges and facilitate knowledge transfer between team members focused on shared objectives.
• Technical Breadth/Depth - Demonstrates motivation to build deeper technical depth in area-of-expertise, and inform that knowledge base through understanding of associated areas.
• Customer-Centric Focus - Ensures that a positive customer experience informs both the approach to work, the quality demonstrated, and the endpoint for measuring success.
• Thought Leadership - Understands how businesses operate and uses this context to drive innovation and ethical decision-making.
• Change Management - Develops methods for supporting innovation and change across the organization.
• Problem Solving - Approaches problems in a rational manner using sound strategies that ensure comprehensive understanding and effective resolution.

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

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.