Equipment Engineer 2 at Illumina, Inc. in Foster City, California

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

·       Learn and understand new tool sets, create a maintenance program, provide continuous improvements, improve reliability and high utilization rates.

·       Work with other engineers to develop and implement procedures to reduce or eliminate sources of systematic equipment failures

·       Install new equipment and/or assist in the construction of new instruments and/or lab areas

·       Work with vendors to improve support for manufacturing equipment

·       Data-mining datasets to uncover sources of errors

·       Understand internal instrument communication (RS232, SECS/GEM, PLC, IO)

·       Assist in the creation innovative solutions to technical problems 

·       Assist in mentoring supporting engineers on technical skills in one's area of expertise

·       Perform equipment repairs and train technicians to perform repairs and determine root cause of failures

·       Work with robotics such as liquid handlers and understand and troubleshoot controls systems

·       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.

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

Requirements:

·       Electronics troubleshooting including reading of schematics/plumbing diagrams/blue prints, etc.

·       Ability to learn and understand equipment failures and address root causes (prevention is key)

·       Computer knowledge and skills a must. (preferred experience with Microsoft Windows and MS Office)

·       Ability to communicate and document equipment issues referencing data and available charts

·       Demonstrated continuous improved performance of equipment and ability to communicate improvements to process and R&D engineers

·       Demonstrated experience with hands on design and equipment/systems troubleshooting

·       Illumina or other Sequencing instrumentation knowledge (preferred)

·       Liquid handlers such as Tecan or Hamilton knowledge (preferred)

·       Experience with PLC or some program language (preferred)

·       Experience with SAP PM (EAM) (preferred)

·       Travel up to 10%

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, Illumina may require proof of COVID vaccination in accordance with local statutory requirements (subject to limited exceptions) beginning November 1, 2021.

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