Sr Engineer - Development

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 seeking a Senior Development Engineer to help develop and sustain our next generation of clinical diagnostic platform and tests. This position works with external and internal partners in Operations, Software Development, Assay Development, Assay Workflow Automation, and Field Service.

All About You

You see complexity as a challenge, not an impediment. You choose the things that are hard, understanding that the difficult road leads to the greatest reward. You understand that what you don't know will always dwarf what you do and expend your efforts accordingly. You are deeply passionate about building systems that make a difference. You never settle for 'good enough' and know that even the smallest component, or the simplest specification can make the different between good, and great.

As a member of our Product Development Team, you will be at the forefront of taking Illumina's impressive battery of technology and applying it to better the outcomes of patients everywhere in the world. The technology is amazing, but at the end of the day, it's the outcome to patient that matters. You will leverage the power of our next generation sequencing technologies, and guide development of the next generation of products.

In this technical role, you will maintain the design of our sample preparation instruments sub-system(s), being responsible for the architecture, design, and appropriate design changes. You will travel to internal Illumina sites and external vendors to collaborate on the design and maintenance of the system, and to resolve and execute projects as needed. You are willing to travel to United States and European sites internally and externally.

Responsibilities

As a member of our development group, you will become an expert in Illumina sample preparation instrumentation, providing support for both internal and external customers. To accomplish this, you will take on the following responsibilities:

• Become an internal expert in the design of Illumina sample preparation instruments. Own architecture, design, and maintenance of sub-system(s).
• Plan design features/improvements, design changes, and resolution of instrumentation issues.
• Execute system design changes, resolve system issues, and manage suppliers for custom parts and instrumentation.
• Contribute to organizational approval to change proposals.
• Drive hardware/software integration testing, performance characterization, requirement analysis, test design, defect and customer complaint root cause investigations, and risk and hazard analysis.
• Lead technical discussions with suppliers and collaborators. Establish technical bonds with external teams.
• Identify and define key projects and proposals for the maintenance and improvement of the system.
• Estimate technical project budget. Construct project timelines and present status updates.
• Establish key cross-functional communication with a variety of scientific collaborators to ensure product development success.
• Mentor Junior Engineers in technical areas of expertise, provide performance feedback.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical) or a BS in a science/technology field and equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in product development, medical device, test engineering, field service, or relevant industry experience
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, experience with statistical analysis techniques and packages
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Comfortable asking questions, raising concerns, and engaging in technical dialog in new and uncharted fields

Desired Qualifications

• Clinical development and/or manufacturing background is highly desirable (ISO 13485, ISO9001, GXP)
• Previous experience with Liquid Handlers and associated control software (E.G. Hamilton Venus, Tecan EVOWare, etc) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and application of fundamental engineering concepts around Linear Motion, Robotics, Controls
• Previous Experience with understanding C#, Python
• Experience with Biological Assays, comfortable working in a BSL-2 Environment
• Experience with NGS Sample Preparation Methods, and NGS Sequencing
• Fluent with 3D modeling CAD packages, such as Solidworks, Autocad, or equivalent

This requisition will be used to fill multiple openings.

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The estimated base salary range for the Sr Engineer - Development role based in the United States of America is: $86,500 - $129,700. 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.

At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and 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 demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. 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. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf