Illumina
Engineer 2, Process Development
US - California - San Diego, USA · Mid
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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
- Support consumable product development, manufacturing process development, process and product improvements, and other activities for manufacturing of sequencing substrates
- Apply Critical Parameter Management (CPM) principles through design of experiments (DOEs) to optimize processes, troubleshoot yield/quality issues, and implement solutions in a production environment.
- Define technical requirements, author process documents, and facilitate the transfer of manufacturing and QC processes from development to production in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- In this role, the individual will use engineering principles, best practices, and concepts to assist in process development, design, scale-up, improvement, and validation of the manufacture of sequencing substrates.
- Additionally, the individual will partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and vendors to develop and sustain processes for new sequencing consumables.
- We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility.
Requirements
- High-level problem solving and reasoning skills are required.
- Demonstrated ability to accomplish goals while working across departments is required
- Demonstrated ability to accomplish goals while working in a team is required
- Interdepartmental communication skills and documentation skills are required
Nice to have
- Experience with statistics, statistical process control, and DOE techniques is preferred
- Experience with microfluidic device fabrication or chemical functionalization of surfaces is preferred
- The range reflects long‑term growth in the role.
- Most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range.
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.
- 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.
- Summary: We are looking for a driven, talented Process Engineer to join the Process & Automation Engineering team in the Manufacturing Technology and Transfer (MTT) group.
- We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
- We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race.
- We are looking for a driven, talented Process Engineer to join the Process & Automation Engineering team in the Manufacturing Technology and Transfer (MTT) group.
- The MTT group works as an integral part of our Consumables Development and Manufacturing teams and is tasked with developing and deploying scalable manufacturing processes of sequencing consumables in regulated production environments.
- Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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