Job Description

Position Summary:

The Staff Systems Engineer will join our Product Development team creating industry-leading DNA sequencing instruments for clinical applications in an exciting, fast-paced environment. Primary responsibilities include mapping complex use cases, development of system models/budgets, contributing to system & sub-system architecture designs, and developing test strategies for critical parameter, reliability and verification testing. The candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills to facilitate reliable product development across hardware, consumables, firmware, software, and chemistry teams.

Responsibilities:

Develop, manage, and execute strategies for Critical Parameter Management of electro-opto-mechanical systems which identify the sensitivities and acceptable operating ranges for input parameters relative to output metrics. Leverage Design of Experiments for efficient coverage of complex parameter spaces

Lead teams through complex root-cause analysis in which there are many possible root causes that involve various areas of physics. Mentor others on systematic best practices for problem solving (8D method, fish-bone diagrams, etc.)

Develop analytical models and/or simulations enabling deeper understanding of diverse electro-opto-mechanical systems

Candidate must thrive in a dynamic environment and place great emphasis on meeting milestones and breaking down barriers to achieve results

Own the seams between teams, especially including the definition and documentation of inputs/outputs between hardware sub-system design and other teams such as consumables, software, firmware and electrical engineering teams

Develop system reliability models that guide design decisions. These can include system tolerance budgets, performance, degradation, and failure models. Provide mentorship to sub-system engineers in the development of models that guide design for reliability decisions

Support architecture definition by partnering across sub-system design teams to align overlapping design requirements /constraints and drive teams in developing concepts, evaluating risks, and efficiently concluding on a design path

Lead teams to resolution of reliability challenges through complex root-cause and failure analysis activities. This includes optical, mechanical, electrical, fluidic, or thermal components and modules, as well as system-level interactions

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.

Preferred Requirements:

Strong analytical background, statistical analysis fundamentals with record of using results to drive decisions

Demonstrated track record of rapidly climbing steep learning curves. Enthusiasm for tackling tough problems on an aggressive schedule

Proven performance in product development in an industrial setting, bringing a product from concept to commercial launch

Strong teamwork, communication and presentation skills (ability to distill complex technical information into technical recommendations)

Experience with definition, setup, characterization and testing of complex systems, including design of experiments, reliability life tests, and root cause analysis

Experience and fluency in scientific computing and simulation, such as Matlab, Python, R or JMP

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:

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent experience

Attitude/Attributes:

Ability and willingness to make an impact

Creativity of thought and mindset

Thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment

A passion for discovery

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.