Sr Manufacturing Equipment Engineer
Sr Manufacturing Equipment Engineer
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$ 96500 - 144700
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Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Senior Equipment Engineer to join our Manufacturing Technical Operations (MTO) team. MTO supports high-volume manufacturing equipment as part of our Consumables Development and Manufacturing process in a cleanroom cGMP-regulated environment.
The Senior Equipment Engineer leads the maintenance support and optimization of manufacturing equipment ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. This role oversees equipment installation configuration troubleshooting and complex modifications upgrades and maintenance activities. The Senior Equipment Engineer evaluates selects and qualifies cost-effective equipment solutions while maintaining detailed technical documentation and utilizing performance data to enhance equipment reliability and uptime. This position works frequently with cross-functional teams including Process Engineering Manufacturing Facilities R&D Quality and Validation.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development execution and continuous optimization of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime reduce mean time between failures (MTBF) and improve mean time to repair (MTTR) driving long-term equipment reliability across multiple instruments.
Conducts complex diagnostics repairs and upgrades of cleanroom semiconductor equipment guiding junior engineers and technicians in interpreting schematics manuals and manufacturer specifications to ensure high-quality execution.
Drive root cause analysis (RCA) initiatives leading cross-functional teams in resolving yield and equipment-related issues while implementing robust corrective and preventive actions.
Develop and implement procedures to improve system reliability by analyzing equipment and process data to identify trends and recurring failures.
Manage coordination with cross-functional stakeholdersincluding Facilities Vendors Manufacturing and Engineering leadershipto ensure seamless tool installations upgrades and maintenance activities aligned with business priorities.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and projects by evaluating new technologies and recommending upgrades or process changes.
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations including proper handling of chemicals and hazardous materials.
Mentor junior engineers and production maintenance technicians to enhance technical competencies and implement new maintenance procedures
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:
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in electronics and mechanical systems including schematic reading and diagnosing component-level failures in automated instruments.
Expertise with PLC- and PC-based systems including sensor integration (pressure temperature flow) motion control (servo motors drives) safety systems (interlocks leak detection) as well as pneumatic thermal fluidic and vacuum systems.
Advanced knowledge of communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP EtherCAT Modbus SECS/GEM or MQTT.
Proven ability to source and evaluate components from non-OEM suppliers to optimize cost and performance including performing basic reverse engineering when necessary.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document issues convey technical solutions lead meetings and deliver presentations to moderate-sized audiences.
Highly adaptable and proactive problem-solver with a strong focus on continuous improvement and driving operational excellence.
Extensive hands-on experience with automated handling systems and robotic platforms (articulated SCARA collaborative robots) is strongly desirable.
Prior experience as a Field Service or Equipment Engineer with semiconductor equipment particularly in CMP CVD or wet process tools is preferred.
Experience with scripting (e.g. Python) PLC programming (IEC 61131-3) and SQL databases is a plus.
Education and Experience:
BS or MS degree in Electronics Electrical Mechanical Mechatronics or a related engineering field with 5 years of relevant industry experience.
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always prioritized openness collaboration and seeking alternative 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 offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. 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. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
