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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.

The position is part of the Reagent QC equipment engineering team who provides expertise, service, and support by maintaining equipment at world class levels in a fast pace regulated environment and providing high level reliability to support Illumina's dynamic development and manufacturing demands. This individual will work in a dynamic team-oriented environment that supports lab operations and technologies helping Illumina deliver its highly complex product pipeline in a reliable and sustainable manner.

Responsibilities:

• Owns a component of a subsystem or multiple components of a large system with oversight.


• Able to investigate and resolve technical failures seen in large equipment.


• Contributes ideas for functional development, LEAN improvements and supports efforts driven by others.


• Influences decisions in own area of responsibility.


• Able to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and execute multiple parallel activities like calibrations, preventive maintenance, supplier support, spare parts and project activities with minimal guidance from manager or lead.


• Provide supporting data on risk and recommendations in area of responsibility and at critical interfaces to other cross functional teams.


• Able to select appropriate components and vendors in area of responsibility, without oversight.


• Use optical, mechanical, electrical, and or fluidics tools and knowledge to perform equipment troubleshooting.


• Generate standard operating procedures/work instructions, troubleshooting guides and checklists.


• Work in a team environment to improve equipment reliability and uptime.


• While performing the duties of this job, is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, crouch, or wear safety gear. Must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Requirements:

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changes in priority, and redirect efforts as necessary.


• Applied knowledge of data collection and able to summarize results


• Excellent math and analytical skills


• Excellent verbal and written documentation skills in English


• Ability to use Microsoft Office and Windows


• Experience working on laboratory equipment preferred


• Experience working in a clinically regulated environment is highly desirable


• Experience with electrical and mechanical schematics


• Excellent technical troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude


• Fundamental knowledge of optical/mechanical/electrical and or fluidic systems


• Work experience in Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices industries would be an advantage


• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) would be a plus

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Experience/Education:

• Bachelors' degree is required and Bachelors' in engineering is preferred.


• 2+ years of experience or equivalent work experience.

The estimated base salary range for the Equipment Engineer 2 role based in the United States of America is: $73,400 - $110,200. 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. 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