Sr Engineer, Process Development at Illumina

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, GenomicsIndustries

Requirements

  • Experienced in the plastics assembly design and development of complex integrated devices (Diagnostic, Microfluidic, Microelectronic, MEMS, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems related to device assembly, micro-fluidics, chemical interactions, and strength/reliability of materials
  • Experience with design of experiment (DOE) methodologies and statistical methods for data analysis (i.e., JMP, Minitab)
  • Ability to relate basic material, physical characteristics, and fabrication variations to performance
  • Strong interdepartmental communication skills
  • Collaborates, builds relationships, and influences team members to work toward common goals
  • Excellent written and oral communication and experienced presentation skills
  • Self-driven team player with attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills, that can work well in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary industrial environment
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering, or related technical field with experience in new product development

Responsibilities

  • Drive development cycles of new consumable products, including design, assembly architecture, process definition, process development, equipment specification and prototyping, materials selections, and metrology development
  • Define product-level specifications and requirements and translate them to critical parameter management at physical level in the process
  • Implement model systems to reduce cycle of learning time of process development
  • Drive product level design, characterization, troubleshooting, and failure analysis
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy novel materials, assembly processes, and characterization techniques and implement those at a prototype level
  • Define and implement process controls, in-line monitoring, and metrology for QA
  • Data analysis of trends in performance tied to fundamental parameters and workflow; provide guidance on continuous improvement

Skills

Process Development
Product Design
Assembly Architecture
Prototyping
Materials Selection
Metrology Development
Data Analysis
Troubleshooting
Failure Analysis
Process Controls
Characterization Techniques
Equipment Specification

Illumina

Supports genomics startups through funding and resources

About Illumina

Illumina focuses on fostering innovation in the genomics industry by supporting startups through its Illumina Accelerator program. This program helps entrepreneurs create, launch, and grow genomics-focused companies by providing funding and resources. The accelerator operates in two main locations: the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator has successfully invested in 68 genomics startups, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital. What sets Illumina apart from its competitors is its strong partnership with leading venture capital investors and its dedicated focus on the genomics sector. The goal of Illumina is to build a thriving ecosystem for genomics innovation, enabling new companies to emerge and advance the field.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$27.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Venture Capital, BiotechnologyIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on NVIDIA's AI technology may limit flexibility in AI solution adoption.
Standardizing proteomics data across platforms could challenge Illumina's data reliability.
Single-flow-cell NovaSeq X System might cannibalize sales of higher-end models.

Differentiation

Illumina leads in genomic sequencing with advanced AI integration and multiomic data analysis.
The company offers innovative array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.
Illumina's global expansion includes a new Global Capability Center in Bengaluru.

Upsides

Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances drug discovery and clinical development through AI integration.
Pilot proteomics program with UK Biobank aims to generate crucial reference datasets.
Single-cell sequencing kits make high-throughput sequencing accessible to smaller labs.

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