Process Integration Senior Engineer (Contract Manufacturers Operation)

Illumina; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina in Singapore is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead production support and NPI activities for a set of products. You will collaborate across design, process, test and reliability teams to deliver cost-effective, high-quality manufacturing solutions in a regulated environment.

You will drive process improvements, manage supplier relationships, and ensure successful deployment of manufacturing changes while maintaining stringent quality and yield targets across global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering or Science in Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical or Materials field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of work experience in biotech preferred.
• Experience in process integration or product engineering in semiconductor manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in FDA-regulated environment a plus.
• Knowledge of wafer fabrication, biochemistry process, back-end packaging, or CMO management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Illumina consumable product portfolio, focusing on contract manufacturer operations worldwide.
• Provide advanced failure analysis, root cause identification and corrective actions for product quality concerns during manufacturing and NPI ramp.
• Analyze field quality data to identify prevention and detection improvements.
• Drive capacity improvement and expansion plans to meet volume ramp.
• Collaborate with R&D to develop Design-for-Manufacturing processes for NPI; feedback on material selection and test plans.
• Define test plans for components, materials and systems; test results interpretation and correlation with failure performance.
• Proactively drive process improvement via FMEA and optimization of processes or test methods.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Team player

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Process control

DFM (Design-for-Manufacturing)

Yield engineering

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering or Science (Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical or Materials)

Tools

Manufacturing tools

Job description

What if the work you did every day 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. Responsible for production support engineering and new product introduction for a specific product or group of products after transferring from design to in-house or outsourced production. Interfaces with design, process, test, reliability and manufacturing engineering to solve product issues and production problems. Develops and sustains process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Illumina consumable product portfolio, with focus on contract manufacturer’s operation at worldwide locations.
• Provides advanced failure analysis, root cause identification and corrective actions for product quality concerns and/or issues during manufacturing and NPI ramp with internal stakeholders and contract manufacturers.
• Analyze field quality data to identify areas for prevention and improved detection.
• Drive capacity improvement and expansion plan to meet volume ramp.
• Including identification of high-volume manufacturing solutions and qualification of new tools.
• 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.
• 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.

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree / Masters in Engineering or Science in Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical or Material related field
• Minimum 5-8 years of work experience in the biotech industry is strongly preferred
• Prior experience in process integration or product engineering within a semiconductor manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience in FDA-regulated environment is a plus.
• Knowledge about wafer fabrication, biochemistry process, back-end packaging assembly, 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 yield engineering, continuous improvement and 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.
• Willingness to travel in support of supplier management and coordination.

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

Competencies

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

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 confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. 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 [e-mail]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. The potential of genomics to change the world is unparalleled. At Illumina, we are leading the way. Our technology empowers researchers and clinicians globally to improve cancer treatments, change the course of diseases, protect the environment, and fight food insecurity. We are made up of dedicated professionals, all-in on creating a better world – and we need every skill set on our path to making genomics useful for all.

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