Senior Engineer - Development (R&D/Motion Mechanism Design)

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.Here is your chance to participate in development of Illumina’s award winning DNA sequencing instruments and consumables.  You will be part of a highly competent Mechanical Engineering team that that believes in continuous innovation, trust, and balance. The engineer will be participating in cross-functional teams and responsible for developing strategies, performing analysis, and innovating new technologies.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesign of instrument enclosures and touchpointsMaterial and process selection and optimizationUser touchpoint optimization for all areas of user interaction including consumable loading, graphical interfaces, illumination and graphical indicatorsHigh Collaboration with Industrial Designers and Human Factors engineers to achieve world class appearanceMotion mechanism design and analysis for enclosure access pointsCross-cultural and global design and manufacturing collaboration with other sites and suppliersDirect participation in product development lifecycle from technology development through transfer to manufacturingDevelop test plans and perform engineering verification testing to ensure specifications are metDesign and implement manufacturing tools and fixtures to enable high yield productionRequired QualificationsBS/MS in Mechanical Engineering OR related field and 5+ years of industry experience OR PhD w/ 0-3 years of relative experienceSolid grasp of engineering fundamentals (statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, etc.)Knowledge or experience in plastics manufacturing, particularly injection molding, structural molding or RIM strongly preferredExperience with standard manufacturing methods including machining, sheet metal, casting a plusExperience with 3d modeling and 2d drawing creation. Solidworks experience preferred.Experience using GD&T and performing tolerance analysis preferred.Exposure to design of cosmetic components and CMF (Color, Material, Finish) a plusInterest in Industrial Design, User Experience, Graphical Arts strongly preferred#LI-ONSITEThe estimated base salary range for the Senior Engineer - Development (R&D/Motion Mechanism Design) role based in the United States of America is: $86,500 - $129,700. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable salary 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. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf