Sr. Facilities Engineer at Illumina

San Diego, California, United States

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

Requirements

  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or technical schooling; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or HVAC/Controls
  • 5 years Equipment/Facilities Engineering experience, with design and/or maintenance focus
  • Ideal candidate will have professional knowledge with Siemens BMS Desigo

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a variety of facilities equipment supporting manufacturing, critical business functions and administrative areas
  • Provide direct input into the CMMS, SAP/EAM, to ensure health of the asset throughout the lifecycle (e.g., onboarding equipment, uploading maintenance plans, task lists and key calibration parameters)
  • Work closely with maintenance mechanics assisting in complex equipment breakdowns
  • Provide direct input to Siemens Desigo BMS/EMS system
  • Inspect all work to assure compliance with plans and specifications; ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
  • Oversee performance of all trade contractors and review architectural and engineering drawings to ensure that all specifications and regulations are being followed
  • Provide reports and presentations on proposed projects and policies; perform other duties as assigned
  • Maintain reliability systems and programs to improve uptime
  • Track and analyze historical data of operations and KPIs
  • Provide input for continuous improvement in the areas of facilities and engineering
  • Provide input and author SOPs, Validation Protocols, Deviations, CAPAs and other GMP documentation
  • Generate specifications and other engineering documents as used for equipment design and qualification
  • Provide input on procedures for equipment maintenance and calibration
  • Analyze equipment metrics to support continuous improvement efforts
  • Support of engineering change control for new equipment design and modification
  • Creation of impact assessments for equipment changes
  • Support of internal processes to ensure regulatory compliance is maintained
  • Daily operational support as needed
  • Cross-functional collaboration to complete projects and solve problems

Skills

MEP Systems
HVAC
Chillers
RO/DI Water Purification
BMS/EMS
Electrical Distribution
Clean Rooms
Walk-in Cold Storage
Gas Distribution Systems
Facilities Validation
CMMS
SAP/EAM
Construction Management

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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