Senior Product Engineer (Electrical Engineering & Embedded Systems)

Illumina; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina, a leader in genomics, is seeking a Sr Product Engineer to support product lifecycle activities from NPI through mass manufacturing. You will drive product transfer, perform data analysis, and apply robust problem-solving methods to improve quality, yield, and costs while collaborating across disciplines to ensure design-for-manufacturing and regulatory readiness.

The role requires hands-on development of embedded systems, hardware, firmware, and software releases; mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture, microcontrollers, peripheral interfaces, and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet).
• Experience in embedded system bring-up, programming, debugging, and troubleshooting hardware-firmware interactions.
• Excellent knowledge of PCBA design and ICT/FCT processes.
• Experience with Altium Designer or similar PCB design tools.
• EMC/EMI design knowledge and countermeasures.
• Advanced problem-solving techniques (FMEA, 5 Whys, 8D) and DOE.
• Ability to lead technical discussions with manufacturing and service teams.
• Experience with LabView, Python, Visual Basic, SAP and PLM is a plus.
• Strong BOM structuring and Engineering Change Management knowledge.
• Hands-on FPGA programming (VHDL/Verilog) and HPC exposure.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive product transfer into manufacturing.
• Perform data trending and analysis.
• Apply FMEA, DOE, and statistical analysis to optimize product quality and reduce costs.
• Drive process improvements, cost reduction, and product sustaining activities.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests and Notifications (CRs/CNs).
• Support documentation: drawings, BOMs, test reports, assembly procedures, validation plans.
• Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.
• Frequent cross-functional collaboration and travel to other sites.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Lead embedded systems integration, verification, and diagnostic activities during NPI and ramp-up.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for embedded system issues across manufacturing and field returns.
• Define best practices for component selection and obsolescence management.
• Develop embedded system designs and PCB layouts for current and new products.
• Collaborate with product development for design-for-manufacturability and compliance.
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments & readiness reviews.
• Coordinate embedded testing at module and product levels for production deployment.
• Manage PCA fabrication/testing methodologies with suppliers.
• Lead corrective/preventive actions during NPI and sustaining phases.
• Validate prototypes for EMC/EMI and safety compliance.
• Generate thorough documentation (drawings, BOMs, validation plans).
• Mentor engineers in troubleshooting and RCA.

Skills

Embedded systems

Electrical design

FMEA/DOE/5 Why's

Manufacturing support

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership mentoring

Data trending & analysis

Troubleshooting

Programming (FPGA)

Tools

Altium Designer

LabVIEW

Python

Visual Basic

SAP

PLM systems

FPGA (VHDL/Verilog)

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.

Internal Title: Sr Product Engineer

Position Summary:

Responsible for supporting product lifecycle activities, including new product introduction, product transfer, and ongoing manufacturing operations. This role ensures product quality, yield, and compliance through engineering evaluation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborates cross-functionally to drive process enhancements, cost optimization, and operational excellence, enabling smooth transition from design to production and sustaining high-performance standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Position Responsibilities

Common Responsibilities:

• Support and drive product transfer into manufacturing.
• Perform data trending and analysis.
• Apply FMEA, DOE, and statistical analysis to optimize product quality and reduce costs.
• Drive process improvements, cost reduction, and product sustaining activities.
• Manage Engineering Change Request and Notifications (CRs and CNs), including updates to work instructions and test requirements.
• Support documentation: engineering drawings, BOMs, test reports, assembly procedures, and validation plans.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
• Frequent cross-functional collaboration and occasional travel to other sites.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

Discipline-Specific Responsibilities:

• Support embedded systems integration, programming, verification, and diagnostic activities during NPI, production ramp-up, and sustaining phases, ensuring successful deployment of hardware, firmware, and software releases.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of embedded system issues involving hardware, firmware, communication interfaces, and programming processes across manufacturing, field returns, and customer escalations.
• Lead component lifecycle management for multiple projects, ensuring timely updates and accuracy in Altium Vault and database.
• Define best practices for component selection and obsolescence management.
• Develop embedded systems, electrical designs, schematics, and PCB layouts for current and new products.
• Collaborate with product development teams to ensure design compliance and manufacturability.
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments, and operational readiness reviews.
• Coordinate embedded system testing at module and product levels for smooth production deployment.
• Manage suppliers for PCA fabrication and testing methodologies, including ICT and FCT during development and mass production.
• Lead resolution of technical issues by performing troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective/preventive actions during NPI, production ramp-up, and Sustaining phases.
• Validate prototypes for compliance with specifications and regulatory standards such as EMC/EMI and safety requirements.
• Generate detailed documentation, including engineering drawings, BOMs, and validation plans.
• Mentor junior engineers in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions during NPI, production ramp-up, and Sustaining phases.
• Drive improvements in NPI and Sustaining processes to enhance efficiency and quality.

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

• Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture, microcontrollers, peripheral interfaces, and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet).
• Experience in embedded system bring-up, programming, debugging, and troubleshooting of hardware-firmware interactions during NPI, production ramp-up, and sustaining phases.
• Excellent working knowledge of embedded systems, circuit theory, and analog/digital electronics.
• Excellent knowledge of PCBA design and solid understanding of ICT/FCT and PCBA manufacturing processes.
• Excellent knowledge of Altium Designer or similar PCB design tools.
• Experience in EMC/EMI design and countermeasures.
• Advanced problem-solving techniques (FMEA, 5 Whys, 8D) and statistical engineering tools (DOE).
• Ability to lead technical discussions and interface with manufacturing and service organizations.
• Experience with LabView, Python, Visual Basic, SAP and PLM systems is a plus.
• Strong understanding of BOM structuring and Engineering Change Management.
• Hands-on experience with FPGA programming (VHDL/Verilog) and exposure to high-performance computing for data-intensive applications.
• Experience in FDA-regulated product development and life sciences/biotech industries preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Company Culture & Diversity

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].

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The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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