Engineer 2, Process Development

Illumina; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Singapore seeks an Engineer to develop world-class engineering solutions in a high-volume environment. The role involves working closely with R&D, analyzing field quality data, and driving process improvements. Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Science, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the biotech industry. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in the biotech industry.
• Experience in FDA-regulated environment is a plus.
• Skilled in failure analysis of multiple reliability failure modes.

Responsibilities

• Develop Design-for-Manufacturing processes for NPI.
• Conduct advanced failure analysis and root cause identification.
• Analyze field quality data for improvement opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Science

Job description

What if the work you did everyday 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.

Position Summary

Be part of a highly dynamic and competent Engineering Team who is responsible to meet the quality, productivity and cost targets in a high volume, multi-product and life science regulated environment through developing effective world class engineering solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Work closely with R&D to develop Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) processes for NPI, leveraging learning from existing products and providing feedback on material component selection and associated test plans.
• Provides advanced failure analysis, root cause identification and corrective actions for product quality concerns and/or issues during manufacturing and NPI ramp.
• Analyzes field quality data to identify areas for prevention and improved detection.
• Experience with using engineering tools and software packages to test, design and evaluate products and manufacturing margins.
• Proactively drives process improvement activities through FMEA to ascertain and recommend improvement to processes or test methods.
• Ability to interpret test results and correlate results with product failure performance.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering/Science in Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Material or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience, preferably in the biotech industry.
• Experience in FDA-regulated environment is a plus.
• Knowledge about wafer fabrication, biochemistry process, plastic engineering, or CMO Management will be an added advantage.
• Possess good understanding of manufacturing processes, methodologies and environment.
• Capable of defining test plans for components, materials and systems.
• Skilled in failure analysis of multiple reliability failure modes.
• Excellent Analytical, Problem Solving and Project Management skills.
• Good understanding of Quality Assurance and Process Control Knowledge.
• Excellent team player, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work well under stress, both internally and across functions and perform multitasking.
• Proactive, innovative and self‑motivating.

Competencies

• Core Technical Leadership – Demonstrates leadership in the development of technical innovations and in ensuring optimum collaboration and knowledge sharing of technical insights.
• Project Leadership & Troubleshooting – Actively works to resolve project challenges and facilitate knowledge transfer between team members focused on shared objectives.
• Technical Breadth/Depth – Demonstrates motivation to build deeper technical depth in area‑of‑expertise, and inform that knowledge base through understanding of associated areas.
• Customer‑Centric Focus – Ensures that a positive customer experience informs both the approach to work, the quality demonstrated, and the endpoint for measuring success.
• Thought Leadership – Understands how businesses operate and uses this context to drive innovation and ethical decision‑making.
• Change Management – Develops methods for supporting innovation and change across the organization.
• Problem Solving – Approaches problems in a rational manner using sound strategies that ensure comprehensive understanding and effective resolution.

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

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

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 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.