Engineer 2, Product Lifecycle (Mechanical)

Illumina; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to support product transfer and enhance manufacturing processes. In this dynamic role, you will drive troubleshooting, perform instrument setup, and implement cost reduction strategies, ensuring the highest quality standards are met. Your expertise in mechanism design and electro-mechanical systems will be crucial as you collaborate with contract manufacturing partners to transition innovative products smoothly into production. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact in the life sciences sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience in mechanical or electro-mechanical products.
• Proficient in engineering tools like statistical analysis and design of experiments.

Responsibilities

• Support product transfer into manufacturing and drive troubleshooting activities.
• Perform instrument setup, calibration, and system integration testing.

Skills

Mechanism Design

Electro-mechanical Systems

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Statistical Analysis

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electro-mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD Tools

Job description

Position Summary

This role is responsible for supporting product transfer, instrument manufacturing, troubleshooting, failure analysis, quality improvement, process enhancement, cost reduction, engineering evaluation, and system improvement.

Position Responsibilities

1. Support and drive activities to ensure successful product transfer into manufacturing.
2. Drive troubleshooting, failure analysis, root cause analysis, issues closure, and corrective action processes as required.
3. Perform instrument setup, calibration, and final system integration testing.
4. Establish and maintain databases of instrument failures and defects.
5. Perform data trending analysis, construct and execute design of experiments to address yield and quality issues.
6. Drive and implement process improvements and product sustaining activities to meet production goals.
7. Drive maintenance and improvement activities on test fixtures and equipment.
8. Drive and implement cost reduction activities by performing engineering evaluations to qualify new or improved materials, processes, and products.
9. Apply various analysis techniques, such as FMEA and statistical analysis, to optimize product quality and minimize costs, providing all calculations, performance data, and drawings required for new and existing products.
10. Manage and coordinate Engineering Change Order implementation activities, including scrap analysis, material disposition, updating work instructions, and test requirement changes.
11. Handle documentation responsibilities, including generating detailed engineering drawings, Bill of Materials, test reports, assembly procedures, and design validation plans.
12. Work closely with contract manufacturing partners and key suppliers to ensure smooth transition of quality products from development into manufacturing.
13. May require frequent travel to the US.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed essential; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electro-mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in mechanical or electro-mechanical products for commercial and industrial markets.
• Good knowledge and experience in mechanism design and electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a team environment.
• Good knowledge of GD&T, plastic & sheet metal tooling, casting, mechanisms, stress analysis, mechanics, machining, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to interface effectively with manufacturing and service organizations and transfer products to manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in engineering tools such as statistical analysis, design of experiments, and process capability analysis.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or other 3D CAD tools.
• Experience with FDA-regulated medical device development preferred.
• Product development experience in life sciences, biotech, biomedical, or nanotechnology industries preferred.

Illumina values impact, diversity, and inclusion, and is an equal opportunity employer.