Engineer 2, Automation Design (Mechanical)

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The Automation Systems and Design Engineering (ASD) team is part of the Process and Automation Engineering (PAE) group within the Manufacturing Technology and Transfer (MTT) organization.This functional team has the responsibility for enabling new and existing manufacturing operational capabilities through the design development and support of manufacturing equipment systems. As a Design Engineer you will leverage your experience and design knowledge to create solutions to manual semi-automated and automated manufacturing problems for Illumina addition you will own and support the deployment of various design solutions to NPI programs throughout the planning requirements specification and design verification validation and production release phases of capital equipment projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop manufacturing solutions by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating building assembling and installing of components

• Capture and convert the needs of various programs and projects into appropriate manufacturable and reliable design solutions

• Follow through on transfer of new products into manufacturing track issues in manufacturing and implement resolution of issues

• Collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues within Process Engineering Product Development Systems Engineering Manufacturing Software Validation Quality and EH&S

• Conduct detailed tolerance analyses on assemblies

• Participate in troubleshooting and failure analyses

• Demonstrate ability to multi-task stay organized and incorporate feedback in a fast-paced environment

• Successfully meet programs milestones while breaking down barriers to design creative solutions and achieve results

Experience:

• Experience in designing and troubleshooting electro-mechanical/mechatronic assemblies

• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles and practices - Form fit tolerance stack analysis GD&T drafting standards FEA design for assembly design for manufacturing etc.

• Experience designing and working with mechanisms such as clutches gear trains cams and linkages or selection of electromechanical components such as motors power transmission components and sensors

• Knowledge in material manufacturing methods including but not limited to: machining sheet metal forming additive manufacturing and injection molding

• Fluent in SolidWorks CAD software or similar

• Experience in FDA regulated markets is a plus

• Experience in statistical practices and methods is a plus

Education:

• Typically requires a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience in biotech medical device or IVD field with a Bachelors degree; or 1-2 year(s) with a Masters degree

• Engineering Degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Controls Engineering or equivalent

The estimated base salary range for the Engineer 2 Automation Design (Mechanical) role based in the United States of America is: $90000 - $135000. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects longterm growth in the role; therefore most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience skills location and internal equity. 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.