Onsite Field Service Engineer

Illumina

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Foster, CA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 70800 - 106200
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

The Onsite Field Service Engineer will provide daily on-site support performing installation upgrade diagnoses troubleshooting and repair of complex equipment and systems. Provides feedback to Manager and identifies opportunities to promote efficiency in day to day operations. The successful applicant will be part of an award-winning customer support team that leads the industry in customer satisfaction. Delivers technical support to onsite sites utilizing experience performing installations diagnoses troubleshooting service and repair of complex Illumina instrumentation and systems. This role requires troubleshooting communication time management situational awareness poise under pressure and collaboration. You will be expected to build and maintain strong relationships across in-district Service and Support teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Proficient at installation repair and maintenance of Illumina platforms

  • Troubleshoot a wide variety of complex customer reported problems

  • Proactively monitor schedule and prioritize tasks to maximize instrument uptime and customer satisfaction

  • Responsible for completing post repair/install validation runs as required on all platforms

  • Manage all administrative tasks (SFDC case management) in a quality manner and within the established guidelines making suggestions and changes when needed

  • Independently manage account build and help strengthen customer relationships

  • Schedule and perform equipment upgrades and new installations

  • Utilize and maintain up to date Service and training manuals Field Service Bulletins SOPs and facilitate remote connectivity to customer instrumentation.

  • Responsible for escalating repairs as needed and primary point of contact for escalation related activities

  • Running reports on instrument failures and using data to proactively service instruments in order to avoid costly downtime

  • Lead regular meetings with site personal reporting out metrics related to instrument performance downtime etc.

  • Partner with NSST and product support for any ongoing sustaining engineering activities (product performance monitoring or product improvement efforts)

  • Responsible for communicating and overseeing any rotational support locally or from other regions

  • Resource to assist other SSEs in troubleshooting complex issues

  • Provide additional onsite training/support to other SSEs to further develop their skill sets

  • Identify opportunities for gaining site efficiencies which will promote a decrease in mean time between repair and increase instrument uptime

  • Ensure proper inventory levels of service parts and make changes as needed

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements:

  • BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Biomedical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Bioengineering related degree with knowledge in the biotechnology/biomedical industry or applicable experience

  • 2-6 years relevant experience or direct experience servicing our products

  • Must be highly motivated and have problem-solving ability

  • Ability to operate as an independent contributor and as a cooperative member of a team

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills

  • Biotechnology/Biomedical industry knowledge or applicable military experience

  • Demonstrated experience using electronic troubleshooting equipment; e.g. DVM Oscilloscope etc

  • Familiarity with field optical alignments robotics electrical/electronics and mechanical systems

  • Technical knowledge of computer hardware Windows OS and networking

  • Planning scheduling and prioritization skills

The estimated base salary range for the Onsite Field Service Engineer role based in the United States of America is: $70800 - $106200. 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 individuals 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.


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.
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Key Skills

  • MobileIron
  • Robotics
  • Field Service
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Sonography
  • IP Networking
  • Schematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical Imaging
  • Human Resources
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Troubleshooting