Sr Product Engineer

Illumina • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

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 a key leader within our Platform New Product Introduction group responsible for system level performance. This includes timely completion of small-scale experiments, scale-up, technology transfer, documentation, and support for programs that bring new products to commercial manufacturing phases, troubleshooting problems, analyzing data and issuing reports. Collaborate and communicate within the framework of cross-functional and multi-disciplinary product development. The individual will interact extensively with other departments such as research and development, manufacturing, supply chain, project management and quality to develop products and processes in support of new products and sustain and improve processes for existing products. They will work closely with R&D to characterize subcomponents and identify opportunities for further experimentation, with the goal of driving product robustness, improving product quality, and reducing issues on-market. They will proactively identify business needs, gather requirements, and help determine the actions necessary to drive performance improvement.

Requirements

• Experience in one or more of the following fields: Next Gen Sequencing, Enzymes, Oligos, Reagent Formulation, Semiconductor Fabrication
• Ability to understand data in whatever format it’s presented, and effectively transform it to communicate a story, gain alignment and develop preferred action plan
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control and DOE techniques
• Demonstrated ability to work with ambiguous requirements, adapt quickly, and learn
• Working knowledge in data science such as big data analytics, predictive analytics, databases, etc., and a scripting language such as JMP, R, Python
• Detail oriented, proactive, works independently, works well with others
• Strong organizational skills
• Significant degree of independence
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated capacity to juggle multiple competing tasks and prioritize accordingly to meet program and product quality/availability timelines
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Thorough knowledge of advanced scientific theories, principles, concepts, experimental techniques, industry practices and standards
• Proven record of technical leadership, ability to motivate and influence technical rigor
• Dealing with and managing change
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD in an applicable field of study; or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-volume production support in a high-tech consumables industry is a strong plus
• Understanding of bioinformatics is a plus

Responsibilities

• Participate in Project Core Teams to drive the release of robust, quality products into manufacturing and incorporate new designs into life sciences instruments
• Manage projects including the creation and maintenance of detailed project plans, schedules for team members, align cross-functional stakeholders, provide status reports, and analyze and present data to varied audiences
• Participate actively and able to independently work on troubleshooting, problem solving, failure analysis, root cause, and corrective action processes
• Carry out robustness DOEs, perform sequencing runs and interpret results of system and sub-system level testing to qualify or resolve product and process issues
• Support the definition, design, development, testing, and validation efforts for product enhancements
• Apply various analysis techniques, such as FMEA and statistical analysis to optimize product quality and minimize cost, providing all calculations and performance data required for new and existing products
• Carry out documentation responsibilities including, but not limited to, generating detailed troubleshooting guides, engineering reports, and design validation plans
• Identify the potential risk and provide recommendations for mitigation in the area of responsibility or at project level.
• Manage, track, and provide trade-offs of COGS or budget based on cost analysis
• Mentor and coach the team in areas such as Six Sigma, 8D, DFSS, and risk management
• Collaborate with Development, Process Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and other departments as needed to address issues with and set appropriate specifications for manufactured products
• Take the initiative to develop and implement new processes to collect data and analyze the health of production areas and drive improvement actions
• Identify and implement corrective measures for product variation
• Effective communication with all levels of organizational structure, through multiple departments, and across global sites

Benefits

• 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.
• We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
• Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative 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 offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees