Engineering Technician 3

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.If you are looking for a job with a cutting-edge diagnostic company, look no further.  Apply for this great opportunity at an outstanding company doing the latest research in genetic and genomic sequencing technology.The Engineering Technician is a part of the San Diego Illumina headquarters consumables Prototyping Services team which provides an organized experiment design platform. This Engineering Technician role focuses on QC and Processing Equipment maintenance and repair. We strive to have a data-driven understanding of tool breakdown and how it impacts parts quality.This position will provide opportunities to interact with various project teams and internal partners to rapidly investigate problems, develop countermeasures, and prevent recurrence. A successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to work independently in a team-oriented environment.Responsibilities: Owns high complexity tasks and problems, with minimal supervision.Able to work on multiple operations and technologies.Able to troubleshoot, with minimal guidance.Able to independently plan, coordinate, and execute multiple parallel activities like calibrations, preventive maintenance, supplier support, and project activities with minimal guidance to ensure work is completed on-time.Monitors equipment technical performance and manage parts inventory for area of responsibility with minimal oversight.Use optical, mechanical, electrical, and or fluidics knowledge to perform equipment troubleshooting.Capable of executing procedures without established instructions and capable of referencing written documentation.Works effectively in team environment and shares credit for successes.Establishes relationships within project team and discipline.Have good interpersonal skills.While performing the duties of this job, is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, crouch, or wear safety gear. Must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Escalate issues to stakeholders and engineers as they arise and work with engineers to address advanced issues.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.Requirements:Work experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical or semiconductor industries is desirable but not requiredExperience summarizing data required.Ability to operate independently in a fast pace environment, adapt to changes in priority, and redirect efforts as necessary.Ability to write, respond, coordinate work actions, and effectively schedule tool/system and repair status to a large audienceExcellent analytical, critical thinking and troubleshooting skillsGood verbal and written documentation skills are requiredExperience reading electrical and mechanical schematicsMust work well in a team environmentExperience with optical/mechanical/electrical and fluidic systems preferredData mining or programming skills a plusKnowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) would be a plusAll listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.Experience/Education: Typically requires a minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience#LI-ONSITEThe estimated base hourly range for the Engineering Technician 3 role based in the United States of America is: $26.97 - $40.43. 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. 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