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Senior Engineer - Process Development

Illumina
September 04, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Senior Process Engineer within Illumina's Manufacturing Technology and Transfer group, focusing on developing and scaling manufacturing processes for sequencing consumables in regulated environments. Responsibilities: support product development, optimize processes via design of experiments, facilitate technology transfer from development to high-volume manufacturing, and manage supplier relationships and process validation activities. Engage cross-functionally with Product Development, Quality, Supply Chain, and CMOs; lead supplier notifications, troubleshoot issues using methodologies like Six Sigma and DFSS; conduct process audits and oversee vendor performance. Requirements: Ph.D. in Engineering or related field with 1-3+ years or B.S./M.S. with 5+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor, microelectronic, or biotech manufacturing; experience with CMOS processes, microelectronics assembly, CMO management, and high-volume transfer is preferred. High-value: focus on sequencing consumables, process development in regulated environments, international vendor oversight, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Work setup: flexible, with up to 10% domestic/international travel.