Illumina Inc

Engineer 2, Process Development

Illumina Inc • $82K — $123K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S./M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Material Science with 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • PhD in a related field is advantageous, especially with experience in process development.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Proven ability to achieve objectives in a team environment.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Experience with statistics, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Design of Experiments (DOE) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with product development processes and project management methodologies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to design robust manufacturing processes.
  • Design and analyze controlled experiments to optimize processes and improve yield.
  • Drive product and process change management activities for successful launches.
  • Conduct root cause investigations to resolve technical and compliance issues.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for critical-to-quality and critical-to-performance characteristics.
  • Apply engineering tools and methodologies to enhance process capability.
  • Lead technical project teams and identify risk mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Access to genomics sequencing and family planning services.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement benefits to support long-term financial health.
  • Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and talented Process Engineer to join the Substrates Team within the Manufacturing Technology & Transfer (MTT) Group. The MTT team plays a critical role in Consumables Development and Manufacturing by developing, scaling, and deploying manufacturing processes for new products within production environments.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership for new product introductions and process development activities. You will collaborate closely with Research & Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to develop, transfer, and sustain robust manufacturing processes that support successful product commercialization.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to design and develop robust, high-volume manufacturing processes using Critical Parameter Management (CPM) principles.
• Design, execute, and analyze controlled experiments, including Design of Experiments (DOE), to optimize processes, improve yield and quality, and implement solutions in production environments.
• Drive product and process change management activities, including product configuration within ERP systems, to support successful product launches.
• Conduct root cause investigations using methodologies such as 8D, model-based problem solving, and statistical analysis to identify and resolve technical and compliance-related issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for critical-to-quality (CTQ) and critical-to-performance (CTP) process characteristics.
• Apply process engineering tools and methodologies, including FMEA, SPC, Gauge R&R, Critical Parameter Management, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM), to improve process capability and robustness.
• Lead technical project teams, drive execution of key deliverables, and identify risk mitigation strategies to achieve project milestones.
• Define technical requirements, create process documentation, and facilitate the transfer of manufacturing and quality control processes from development through scale-up and commercialization in a regulated environment.

Requirements:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions is required.
• Proven ability to achieve objectives in a cross-functional team environment is required.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical-thinking skills are required.
• Experience with statistics, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Design of Experiments (DOE) is an advantage.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing within a high-tech consumables or related industry is an advantage.
• Familiarity with product development processes and project management methodologies is an advantage.

Education and Experience:
• B.S./M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Material Science equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience in production sustaining, process development, scale-up, and validation.
• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Material Science with relevant experience in process development. Experience with production sustaining, process development, scale-up, and validation is an advantage.

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. The range reflects long-term growth in the role; therefore, most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. 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.

About Illumina Inc

Illumina, Inc. is an American company incorporated in April 1998 that develops, manufactures and markets integrated systems for the analysis of genetic variation and biological function. The company provides a line of products and services that serves the sequencing, genotyping and gene expression markets. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Illumina Inc
Size
9,800 employees
Market Cap
$30.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$656 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+13.5%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
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