Senior Reliability Engineer

Illumina • San Diego, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

At Illumina, the work done impacts the lives of people globally by expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity. The company enables life-changing discoveries that transform human health through early detection, diagnosis of diseases, and new treatment options. The Senior Reliability Engineer within the Strategic Operations team is responsible for ensuring that consumables manufacturing systems in San Diego, CA, are optimally operated and maintained throughout their lifecycle. This role supports equipment engineer teams by providing reliability expertise and services in a fast-paced regulated environment, working in a dynamic, team-oriented setting to support multiple operations and technologies for Illumina's complex product pipeline.

Requirements

• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) required
• Familiarity in the operation and maintenance of one or multiple of the following equipment: Fill-Finish, Semi-Conductor, Analytical, alternatively, demonstrable experience with optical, mechanical, electrical, automation, and or fluidics systems
• Ability to learn and understand component level failures for unconventional or unique manufacturing systems
• Working knowledge and understanding of statistics and DOE methodology using a reputable software such as JMP or Minitab.
• Knowledge of engineering analysis methodologies including Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Fault-Tree Analysis.
• Experienced in Process mapping using Business Process flow modelling (BPMN)
• Experience setting up performance driven maintenance service contracts
• Advanced ability to read and understand engineering documentation (Wiring Diagrams, General Arrangements, SLDs, P&IDs…)
• Advanced Excel, Microsoft Office, Windows abilities
• Document Control and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems experience
• Experience with CMS/MMS, preferably with SAP PM/MM
• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed environment and to influence process change via interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Travel up to 10%
• Bachelors’ degree
• 3+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

• SMRP Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Six Sigma Belt certification strongly preferred
• CRL certification
• Experience in a clinically regulated environment is highly desirable
• Work experience in Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices industries would be an advantage
• Six Sigma Green Belt and Controls experience (Beckhoff Twincat, Siemens S7)
• Project Management Experience, certification (PMP, Prince2)
• SQL or Python experience

Responsibilities

• Work closely with NPI and Equipment Engineering teams to assess and prepare equipment transfer from development to sustaining.
• Lead and execute the provision of maintenance dossiers for new equipment containing: Criticality Studies, Turnover Packages, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies, Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, Maintainability Reviews, CMMS Data Packages, Spares Lists, Special Tools Lists, Measuring Points.
• Support hands-on troubleshooting of chronic equipment failures, organize and lead Root Cause Analysis work sessions.
• Be available and willing to spend time on the manufacturing floor during maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Enable data driven decision making through the collection, cleansing and statistical analysis of failure data.
• Integrate equipment into the Data Historian (E3) and build alarm and triggers for early detection of failure modes.
• Generate or sustain work instructions linked to equipment maintenance (PM procedures, Task Lists, Asset Lifecycle Processes, Spare Parts Processes, Planning and Scheduling Processes, Maintenance Strategies…).
• Sustain the Equipment Spares Program, support materials onboarding activities, set up parts for refurbishment, process Re-order point (ROP) /Max Stock-Level (MSL) update requests.
• Monitor maintenance and spare parts related metrics (Uptime, PM Compliance/Performance, Spares Release TAT, Indirect/Direct procurement).
• Engage with vendors and sourcing partners to establish service contracts, define scope of support and negotiate technical and commercial terms.
• Lead or participate in lean initiatives to eliminate waste in engineering processes, lead internalization of maintenance activities where appropriate.
• Participate in projects initiations, provide inputs to problem statement, scope, benefits, timeline, resource allocation and risks.
• Act as Reliability SME or project lead, monitor project progress to plan and report-out.
• Spearhead improvements to engineering processes.
• Identify and develop new processes, as needed.
• Maintain strong positive working relationships with stakeholders, cross-functional team members, and internal customers.
• Be a role model in a team environment; continuously push for improved equipment reliability and uptime.
• Coach and mentor other engineers and technicians, as appropriate.

Benefits

• access to genomics sequencing
• family planning
• health/dental/vision
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees