Manufacturing Technician

ILLUMINA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a manufacturing technician to assemble electro/optical sub-systems, calibrate and test components, and perform final integration of instruments. The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, GMP, Lean, and 6S practices to ensure high-quality product output.

The position involves troubleshooting, data collection, and processing work orders in SAP/MES systems, with an emphasis on safety, accuracy, and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing.
• Familiarity with SOPs, ECOs, GMP, 5S and Lean is a plus.
• Ability to follow quality procedures and respond to quality data concisely.
• Must identify components/colors (yellow, blue, red, brown) visually during operations.

Responsibilities

• Assemble sub-systems requiring calibration and functional test.
• Perform troubleshooting on components and integrated systems.
• Align optical systems with in-house software and instruments.
• Perform final integration and full system tests.
• Conduct data collection and analysis for quality records.
• Process work orders in MES and ERP systems and update instructions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Color differentiation

GMP/5S familiarity

SOP knowledge

Compliance awareness

Lean methods

ECO knowledge

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for performing sub-systems alignment, calibration, functional test, troubleshooting, instrument final integration and system test.

Responsibilities:

• Perform assigned manufacturing tasks to produce high quality products under general supervision.
• Assemble electro/optical/mechanical sub-systems that require calibration and functional test according to the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform troubleshooting on components and integrated systems.
• Align complex optical systems with aid of in-house software and instruments.
• Assemble and align laser-based equipment and perform functional tests.
• Perform instrument final integration and full system test.
• Perform final product QC procedures, inspection, and packaging.
• Perform data collection and analysis.
• Perform work order processing to complete products to inventory.
• Interpret and respond to quality data.
• Understand manufacturing workflow and create/update work instructions.
• Support Continuous Improvement, 6S and Lean activities.
• Support material kitting, packaging, and crating activities (when required).
• Perform transactions in MES and ERP systems (SAP) according to the work instructions.
• Identify, report and initiate non-conformance in NC platform.
• Execute containment and assign task in NC platform.
• Coordinate with Equipment Team on scheduled equipment and tool maintenance.
• Perform periodic inventory check and cycle count activities.
• Provide training as per WI and OJT form and assess trainee OJT competency.
• Able to identify components with different colors (using visual).

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

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 – 4 years of related experience.
• Knowledge and skills typically acquired through previous positions in fast-paced corporate environments which involved responsibility for similar work.
• Experience with FDA regulated medical device manufacturing.
• Awareness of compliance and safety requirements.
• Possesses good verbal skills with supervisors and colleagues along with written skills to provide concise information in writing.
• Experience with SOPs, travelers, ECOs, GMP, 5S and Lean is a plus.
• Must be able to identify different colors (yellow, blue, red & brown) for work purposes in Illumina, we handle components/chemicals with different colors, and it is necessary to be able to differentiate and identify the correct components/chemicals (using visual) during operation.

Preferred Education:

• Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic) or equivalent required preferred.