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Engineer 2 - Process Development

US - California - San Diego💼 Full-time💰 $82,500–$82,500🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-25

Core

Develop and deploy consumables manufacturing processes for Illumina's sequencing and Array technology products.

Role type

Process Development Engineer (Manufacturing Technology Transfer)

Builds

Consumable products for genomic sequencing and array platforms

Domain

Genomics / Biotechnology / Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Molecular biology/biochemistry principles, Surface chemistry, Protein/oligo characterization, Organic synthesis, Materials synthesis, Nanoparticles handling, DOE design, Statistical Process Control, GMP compliance, Technical documentation

Preferred skills

Lean Six Sigma, High-volume production experience, Project management, Product development processes

Technologies

PCR, Real-time PCR, DNA sequencing, FRET, DLS, Binding assays

Responsibilities

Design and execute controlled experiments to optimize processes and address yield/quality issues, Author procedures for new manufacturing processes, Troubleshoot production line issues, Train production operators on GMP protocols, Analyze process test results and make technical recommendations, Collaborate cross-functionally to transfer new processes to production

Seniority

Mid-level IC (2-5 years experience)

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