Process Development Engineer 2/Senior

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • $96,500 PA - $144,700 PA
Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

Illumina is seeking driven, talented Process Engineers to join their Manufacturing Technical Operations team, focusing on increasing quality and yield in high-volume production environments. The role involves supporting new product introduction, process development, product transfers, and existing line sustainment. Responsibilities include participating in process sustaining, definition, improvement, and quality testing for consumable products and sequencing equipment. The engineer will troubleshoot production line issues related to yield, quality, and throughput, construct and execute controlled experiments, analyze test results, and make technical recommendations. Collaboration with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality is essential for developing and improving processes. The role also involves representing Operations needs on development teams, defining technical requirements, writing production procedures, and authoring technical documents.
Good To Have:
  • Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or semiconductor industries
  • Experience with polymers or hydrogels
  • Experience with statistics, SPC, and DOE techniques
  • Experience with high volume production in high tech consumables
  • High level computer skills
  • Intermediate level programming knowledge
  • Experience with product development and project management
Must Have:
  • Process sustaining, definition, and improvement
  • Troubleshoot production line issues
  • Construct and execute controlled experiments
  • Analyze process test results and make recommendations
  • Work cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality
  • Define technical requirements and write procedures
  • Develop and transfer new processes/products
  • Present clear and concise communication
  • Author technical documents
  • High level problem solving and reasoning skills
  • Good interdepartmental communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to accomplish goals across departments
Perks:
  • Access to genomics sequencing
  • Family planning
  • Health/dental/vision benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Bonus or commission program
  • Potential equity compensation

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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.

We are looking for driven, talented Process Engineers to join our growing Manufacturing Technical Operations (MTO) team. The MTO group works as an integral part of our Consumables Development and Manufacturing process and is tasked with increasing quality and yield within our high-volume production environments. The individual will provide support to new product introduction, production process development, product transfers, and existing line sustainment. Additionally, they will partner cross-functionally with R & D, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and other engineering groups to develop and sustain processes for new products.
 
Responsibilities:

  • Participate in process sustaining, definition and improvement, design, development and quality test activities in the making of consumable products or support of processes/equipment used to sequence genomes.
  • Troubleshoot production line issues related to yield, quality and throughput.
  • Construct and execute controlled experiments (including DOE's) to optimize processes, address yield and quality issues and drive implementation of solutions in a production environment to meet production goals.
  • Analyze process test results, issue reports, and make technical recommendations.
  • Work cross functionally with R&D, Manufacturing and Quality to develop processes for new products and improve processes of existing products.
  • Represent Operations needs on development teams.
  • Define technical requirements and write procedures for Production to process product.
  • Work on teams to develop and transfer new processes/products to production and enhance their robustness.
  • Present clear and concise written and oral communications to colleagues and supervisors, lead and participate in technical meetings, and provide recommendations based on results.
  • Author technical documents, such as plans/protocols, engineering reports, SOPs, or other manufacturing related documentation.

Requirements:

  • Work experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or semiconductor industries is desirable.
  • High level problem solving and reasoning skills required.
  • Experience studying/working with polymers or hydrogels is preferred.
  • Experience with statistics, Statistical Process Control, and DOE techniques is a plus.
  • Experience with high volume production in a high tech, high volume consumables industry is a plus.
  • High level computer skills are required. Intermediate level programming knowledge is strongly desired.
  • Experience with product development processes and project management is a plus.
  • Good interdepartmental communication skills and documentation skills are required.
  • Demonstrated ability to accomplish goals while working across departments is required.
  • Ability to relate basic material, physical characteristics, and fabrication variations to performance


Experience/Education: 

  • B.S./M.S./ PhD in Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering or Nanotechnology.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience with B.S./M.S. and 1-3 years of experience with PhD in production support/sustaining and/or process development, design, scale-up, improvement, and validation.

The estimated base salary range for the Process Development Engineer 2/Senior role based in the United States of America is: $96,500 - $144,700. 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.


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. 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. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. 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. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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