Illumina

Illumina

Engineer 2, Process Development

US - California - San Diego, USA · Senior

H1B sponsorship available$83k-$124kDetected 82 days ago
PythonSQLData AnalysisData VisualizationFinancial ModelingSAPCustomer SupportGMPFDA RegulatoryMolecular BiologyLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

About the role

  • What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know?
  • 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.
  • Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Responsibilities

  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of QC and manufacturing issues impacting yield, quality, throughput, product performance, and FPY, identify root cause, define corrective/preventive actions, and drive closure, escalating high risk and complex cases as needed.
  • Identify and support continuous improvement projects (yield, cost, throughput, automation, scrap reduction, workflow optimization)
  • Represent Mfg and QC in NPI transfer activities, defining requirements, building process maps, setting specifications, and ensuring production readiness.
  • Design and conduct controlled experiments including capability studies, GRR, and statistical analyses to optimize processes and sustain performance.
  • Define requirements and lead validation planning, execution, documentation, and reporting for methods, equipment, and process changes.
  • Work cross-functionally with R&D, Mfg/QC, quality, validation and customer support team
  • Develop and maintain SPC monitoring, control charts, trending, and data visualization to proactive detect process and product risks
  • B.S./M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemical Engineering, Molecular Biology or Manufacturing Engineering, with 3-5 years of relevant experience in a production support and/or process development, design, or scale-up role.
  • Demonstrated ability to support complex technical investigations, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across functions and levels.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of sequencing technology, library prep chemistry, analytical testing, QC workflows, production processes, and process impacts on product functional response.

Nice to have

  • Experience in ISO13485, FDA, GMP, or similarly regulated environments preferred.
  • Familiar scripting languages (Python, R, SQL) preferred.

Compensation

  • The estimated base salary range for the Engineer 2, Process Development role based in the United States of America is: $82,500 - $123,700.
  • Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly.

Benefits

  • At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world.
  • Contribute to project business cases, financial models, cost/benefit analyses, and scenario planning to influence decisions and prioritize initiatives.
  • Education & Experience:
  • 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.
  • Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.

Company info

  • Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself.
  • Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference.
  • We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Process Development Engineer II to join the reagent MTO team supporting Reagent Operation.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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