Equipment Operations Engineer II

NCSL International; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracyte is seeking an Equipment Operations Engineer II to join our Equipment Engineering and Operations team at our South San Francisco headquarters. You will ensure reliability, compliance, and operational availability of clinical and research lab equipment within our lifecycle program.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with Automation, Product Development, Quality, and Clinical Operations, and involves troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement to minimize

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience with BS/BA or higher in an engineering field or equivalent
• 3+ years in equipment engineering or reliability engineering in a regulated environment
• 2+ years writing equipment qualification plans, calibration strategies, and maintenance procedures
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation, preventive maintenance, and calibration standards
• Strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Support lifecycle program from procurement to decommissioning.
• Coordinate maintenance, calibration, verification, and qualification activities across stakeholders and vendors.
• Maintain compliant documentation for equipment activities and support audits.
• Assist in developing maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Support NCRs and CAPAs as SME when needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation skills

Time management

Education

BS/BA in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

CMMS (Limble, EAM, SAP)

Job description

At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose drivenenvironment. This is what we call the Veracyte way its about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.

Our Values:

• We Seek A Better Way: We pursue bold ideas, embrace complexity, and keep pushing forward.
• We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, deliver with excellence, and always find a way.
• We Are Stronger Together: We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team.
• We Care Deeply: We show up with integrity, kindness, and respect for one another.

The Position:

Veracyte is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and detail-oriented Equipment Operations Engineer II to join our Equipment Engineering and Operations team at our South San Francisco headquarters.

The Equipment Operations Engineer II supports reliability, compliance, and operational availability of laboratory equipment across clinical and research environments in adherence to Veracytes equipment lifecycle management program. The scope of equipment includes a diverse range of assets such as liquid handlers, spectrophotometers, analyzers, and more.

The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative spirit and work cross-functionally with teams in Automation, Product Development, Quality, and Clinical Operations. Under general guidance, the Equipment Operations Engineer II applies technical knowledge to resolve routine issues, maintain equipment records, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support reliable laboratory operations.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, onsite role, with a schedule of Tuesday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm.

Responsibilities:

• Support optimization and adherence to the equipment lifecycle program and processes from procurement, installation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), calibration, and preventive maintenance to decommissioning.
• Independently manage equipment systems, including internal investigations and service coordination, documentation, and continuous improvement related to equipment performance. Troubleshoot and support root cause investigations for equipment failures and implement correct actions.
• Support cross-functional efforts related to new equipment onboarding, equipment relocations, obsolescence planning, and lab expansions.
• Coordinate maintenance, calibration, verification, and qualification activities across internal stakeholders (R&D and CLIA) and external service vendors to minimize impact on lab workflows while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation for all equipment-related activities, support audits, inspections, and internal reviews.
• Support development of equipment maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and increase overall equipment reliability.
• Support investigations as SME in NCRs and CAPAs as needed.
• Support development and authoring equipment specifications, user requirements, and IQ/OQ protocols. Support equipment qualification activities.
• Ensure all equipment and processes meet quality and regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, IVD, and/or FDA regulations).
• Adhere to procedures and policies outlined within Veracytes quality management system.

Who You Are:

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of related experience with a BS/BA or higher degree in an Engineering field or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in equipment engineering or reliability engineering within a highly regulated environment.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience developing/writing equipment qualification plans, calibration strategies, and maintenance & operation procedures.
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation, preventive maintenance, and calibration standards.
• Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues and drive resolution independently or collaboratively.
• Proficient with common software tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Suite).
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent time management skills to support a fast‑paced working environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sequencing assays and automation platforms.
• Familiarity with CMMS (BMRAM, Limble, EAM, SAP) and LIMS integration.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis tools (e.g. 5 whys, fishbone, FMEA) and reliability principles.
• Experience with Six Sigma principals, SSGB or other reliability certification a significant plus.

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Pay range

$47 — $52 USD

What We Can Offer You

Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified Great Place to Work in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.

About Veracyte

Veracyte(Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).

Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Veracyte participates in E-Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice