Illumina
Engineer 2, Process Development
US - California - San Diego, USA · Mid
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$9,956 more — $92,456 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $92,456 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · Bakersfield-Delano, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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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.
- Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.
Company info
- Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself.
- We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Process Development Engineer II to join the reagent MTO team supporting Reagent Operation.
- Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
This listing is sourced directly from Illumina's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.