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Senior Mechatronics Engineer (R&D) (Finance)



What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

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.

Here is your chance to participate in the most cutting edge and exciting electromechanical and mechatronic development on a product that is truly changing human health - Illumina's award winning DNA sequencing instruments. You will be part of a highly competent Mechanical Engineering team that that believes in continuous innovation, trust, and balance.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, execute, and document results for System Verification and Validation protocols
  • Use mechanical, optical, fluidics, electronics, and organic chemistry knowledge to troubleshoot system level sequencing instrument issues
  • Lead or contribute to root-cause analysis experiments and present findings to project teams
  • Use analytical techniques to interpret large data sets from experimentation and make technical recommendations
  • May supervise one or more Research Associates on project or platform investigation activities
  • Collaborate with all functions within platform teams (Engineering, Software, Manufacturing, Field Service, etc.)
  • Provide product support for pre- and post-launch activities
  • Willingness to be hands on

Requirements:

  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience in biotech, medical device, or robotics field with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience
  • Hands-on experience with commercial electro-mechanical equipment
  • Experience with precision motion, actuators, sensors, electric motors, etc.
  • Experience working with formal investigation methodologies (8D Methodology, Fault Tree Analysis, FMEA, etc.)
  • Basic knowledge of project management
  • High degree of detail orientation and documentation skills
  • Experience writing and executing test plans to validate product performance and robustness
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and successfully work across multiple disciplines such as engineering, software, and manufacturing
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills
  • Occasional travel required, no more than 10%
  • Experience with statistical analysis and data analysis programs (JMP, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel)
  • Experience working in regulatory environments e.g. CLIA, ISO 13485, GMP/GLP, IVD a plus

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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 Apply