Job Description

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

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.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Summary:

We are looking for driven, talented Process Engineering Technicians to join our growing Life Cycle Management (LCM) group. The LCM group works as an integral part of our Consumables Manufacturing process and is tasked with introducing new manufacturing processes and increasing process and product robustness within our high volume production environments (Flow Cells, Reagents, Microarrays & Digital Microfluidics). These individuals will provide technical leadership to new product introduction, production process development, improvement and sustaining efforts. Additionally, the technicians will partner cross-functionally with Equipment, Quality, Production and other engineering groups to develop processes for new products and sustain and improve processes for existing products.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist Process and Product Engineers in providing direct support to troubleshooting, sustaining and continuous improvement for consumables production lines related to yield, quality and throughput.
• Assist with design and execution of controlled experiments to optimize processes; document and analyze process test results.
• Assist in equipment and process verification as stated in the work book
• Supports nonconforming material analysis and investigations.
• Recommend and help implement improvements in a production environment to meet production goals across multiple operations and technologies.
• Coordinate equipment and process validation execution, data collection and summaries.
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams to develop processes for new products and improve processes of existing products.
• Help define technical requirements, write, review or update work instructions for engineering and consumables production lines.

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:

• Work experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical or semiconductor industries is desirable.
• Possess good understanding of manufacturing process, methodologies and environment.
• Good math and analytical skills required. Experience summarizing data required.
• High level of computer skills a plus. Working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel required.
• Good verbal and written documentation skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to execute complex tasks and experiments with little supervision
• Performed root causes analysis on issues with multiple reliability failure modes
• Excellent team player, interpersonal and communication skill.
• Able to work well under stress, both internally and across functions and perform multitasking.
• Proactive, innovative and self-motivating.
• Working knowledge of GMP production a plus.
• Experience with chemical or surface chemistry processes preferred.
• Capable of defining test plans for components, materials and systems will be a plus

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

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

• Diploma or NTC / NITEC Certificate in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience; or equivalent
• Fresh graduates from polytechnic are welcome to apply as well

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and 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.

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