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. The optical engineer will be part of a dynamic and talented engineering group focused on innovative optical system development for next generation sequencing. The engineer will be responsible for testing and integration in an interdisciplinary team environment. The preferred candidate will be a self-starter, with a hands-on, detail-oriented and analytical approach to testing and integration.