2nd Shift Equipment Maintenance Tech — Life Sciences

Illumina; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/commission eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity potential

Job summary

Illumina is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician in San Diego to support day-to-day manufacturing equipment maintenance, ensuring reliability and uptime for a fast-paced, regulated environment.

The role requires extensive troubleshooting across optical, mechanical, electrical, and fluidic systems, with a focus on continuous improvement and detailed documentation. Weekend shifts and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced environment experience preferred.
• Ability to read/write technical documentation in English.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete high-complexity maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Reference written documentation and procedures to execute tasks.
• Coordinate multiple calibration, preventive maintenance, and project activities on time.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Adaptability

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Electrical schematics

Optical systems

Fluidics systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Illumina is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician in San Diego to support day-to-day manufacturing equipment maintenance, ensuring reliability and uptime for a fast-paced, regulated environment.

The role requires extensive troubleshooting across optical, mechanical, electrical, and fluidic systems, with a focus on continuous improvement and detailed documentation. Weekend shifts and travel may be required.