Engineer 2 - Platform Development

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Summary

We are seeking an engineer or applied scientist to join the Illumina Sequencing Platforms group. Candidates with experience in electronic biomolecule sensing, sensitive electronic measurements, design and building of complex measurement systems, and electronic device characterization will be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to technology at the foundation of Illumina’s future products. The individual will be a key contributor to the development of consumable substrates and sensing platforms. She/he will be part of a multidisciplinary team aiming to answer basic scientific questions and industrial manufacturing challenges with a primary focus on developing products that change lives and have profound commercial implications. 

Responsibilities:

• Design and build complex analytical and/or measurement systems, and integrate them with data acquisition and control software
• Electronic device characterization with emphasis on low-SNR measurements
• Design of complex experimental protocols and execution of experiments on unstable and/or highly variable systems
• Meticulous execution of complex experimental protocols
• Make adjustments to software control in one or more programming environments (Python, Labview, C) to implement changes and developments in experiments.
• Systematic troubleshooting to understand failure modes (FMEA)
• Keeping detailed lab notebooks, preparing reports, invention disclosures, updates and summaries for managers and teams as directed

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• B.S. with 2 plus years of experience or recent M.S. graduates in an engineering or science discipline (engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, nanoengineering, etc)
• Experience with one or more of the following is highly beneficial: electronics (basic amplifiers and circuits); automation and data acquisition systems; signal processing; mechanical design
• Programming skills in Python, Labview, C or comparable platform.
• Desired: understanding of single molecule electronics and biophysics; interdisciplinary experience combining electronic sensing, nanofabrication, surface chemistry and molecular biology to address biological problems
• Strong data analysis skills, ability to interpret and draw conclusions from limited to large amounts of data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask on projects with aggressive timelines.
• Strong work ethic with flexible schedule

Strong preference will be given to individuals with intense curiosity about the world around them and demonstrated aptitude for digging deep into experimental methods and results.

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The estimated base salary range for the Engineer 2 - Platform Development role based in the United States of America is: $80,900 - $121,300. 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. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.