Illumina · 21 hours ago
Engineer 1 - Fluidic Systems
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$68K/yr - $103K/yr
0+ years expIllumina is expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. The Engineer 1 role in Fluidic Systems involves developing industry-leading genetic analysis instrumentation and device products, focusing on the design and evaluation of fluidic devices and components.
BiotechnologyHealthcareLife ScienceGeneticsHealth CareMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Plan, setup and perform fluidic experiments in the lab
Conduct analyses including flow parameter characterization and tolerance analyses to drive specifications of fluidic components and protocols
Design and implement testbeds for the characterization and life testing of fluidic components and sub-systems
Design and execute experimental evaluations (i.e. DOEs) and author test plans to verify critical specifications
Program and debug fluidic instrumentation
Assemble and perform metrology on prototype consumables
Assemble, maintain and debug test setups
Analyze and present test results using statistical analysis tools for data analysis and visualization
Perform failure analysis and issue triage of fluidic sub-systems in all phases of product development
Be a self-starter, analytically oriented, with a hands-on approach to design, testing and troubleshooting. Work independently and within multi-disciplinarily project teams
Conduct clear and concise communication with colleagues and stakeholders through oral updates, written reports and technical meetings
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics or related field
0-2 years hands-on experience in an R&D laboratory or equivalent
Knowledge of basic fluid dynamic principles as it pertains to laminar flow / microfluidic systems
Hands-on lab experience designing and executing breadboard systems to characterize fluidic performance
Experience with experimental design and execution, including DOEs and root cause analysis
Experience with statistical analysis and data analysis programs (JMP, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel) is a plus
Experience with programming languages (Python, LabView, C++, etc.) is a plus
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines
Excellent oral and written communication/presentation skills
Preferred
Experience in microbiology or biochemistry labs is a plus
Benefits
Access to genomics sequencing
Family planning
Health/dental/vision
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Company
Illumina
Illumina is an innovative technology and revolutionary assays aiming the analyze genetic variation and function.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.28BKey Investors
Bank of America
2024-09-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-01-04Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2000-07-28IPO
Leadership Team
Steven Barnard
Chief Technology Officer, Head of Research & Product Development
Jenny Lei Zheng
SVP & GM of Greater China
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