Senior Engineer - Process Development

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Position Summary:

Develops new or modified process formulations, defines processing or handling equipment requirements and specifications, and reviews processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, and evaluation of products. Involvement may begin at any step from Dev to full-scale manufacturing, with developing and deploying consumables manufacturing processes of both new and existing products within our production environments. Coordinates design requirement review with appropriate engineering/scientific personnel to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications. Participate in consumable product development, manufacturing process development, process and product improvements, and other activities in the making of consumable products used in Illumina’s sequencing and Array technology.

Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs and other related duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise in polymer, or nanoparticle synthesis and characterization
• Characterize polymer/nanoparticles using biophysical methods and tools
• Conduct experiments to characterize the behavior of fluids within microfluidic channels, focusing on surface tension effects, emulsion stability, and colloidal interactions.
• Participate in process development, definition and improvement, and other activities in the making of consumable products
• Represent Operations needs on product development teams for genomic applications
• Lead and work on teams to develop and transfer robust new processes/products to production
• Construct and execute controlled experiments (including DOE's) to optimize processes, address yield and quality issues and drive implementation of solutions into a production environment to meet project goals
• Analyze process test results, issue reports and make technical recommendations
• Work cross functionally with R&D, Manufacturing and Quality to develop processes and lead design transfer to manufacturing for new products
• Define technical requirements and write procedures for Production to process product
• Determine strategy and work with external collaborators and suppliers
• Troubleshoot new product process issues related to yield, quality and throughput

Requirements:

• BSc/MS: 5+ years or PhD: 0-3 years of experience in Material Science, chemistry, nano-science, Bioengineering or inter-disciplinary fields.
• Experience in synthesis and characterization of polymeric nanoparticles and hydrogels
• Demonstrated knowledge or expertise in characterization methods of nanoparticles/polymeric materials and their assemblies
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, and past working experience with microfluidic systems
• Proven track record of working with surface tension-driven phenomena, emulsion formation, and colloidal systems.
• Work experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical or semiconductor industries is desirable
• Good interdepartmental communication skills and documentation skills are required
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish goals while working across departments is required
• High level problem solving and reasoning skills required
• High level computer skills are required
• Experience with product development processes, design transfer experience, and project management is a plus
• Experience with biochemical processes preferred
• Experience with statistics analysis program (JMP), Statistical Process Control, DOE techniques, and critical parameter management is a plus
• Experience with high volume production in a high tech, high volume consumables industry is a plus
• Intermediate level programming knowledge is 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.

The estimated base salary range for the Senior Engineer - Process Development role based in the United States of America is: $88,200 - $132,400. 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. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.