Equipment Engineer 2

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. The Equipment Engineer 2 is responsible for the sustainment, troubleshooting, reliability, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment used in Flow Cell Manufacturing. Working closely with Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, and key partners (e.g., Quality, Validation, Facilities, R&D), this role supports assigned equipment systems and subsystems while contributing to initiatives that enhance safety, quality, yield, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency. This is a highly hands-on engineering role that balances manufacturing floor support with equipment analysis, technical documentation, and continuous improvement activities. Significant time is spent troubleshooting equipment, supporting production operations, investigating failures, and implementing equipment improvements. Working with appropriate technical oversight, the Equipment Engineer 2 plans and executes activities within assigned areas of responsibility, including ownership of equipment subsystems or components of larger manufacturing systems. The role also develops technical documentation, performs equipment performance analysis, supports training and knowledge-sharing activities, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts. Technical findings, project updates, and recommendations are communicated through reports and presentations.

Support manufacturing operations through equipment troubleshooting, sustainment, technical problem solving, and engineering improvements while owning assigned equipment subsystems or components of larger manufacturing systems with appropriate oversight. Develop and continuously improve preventive maintenance, calibration, repair, and equipment reliability programs, including procedures, work instructions, technical documentation, and training materials. Independently troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, controls, automation, robotics, and process-related issues using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methods, recognizing when to engage senior engineers, management, or subject matter experts for particularly complex challenges. Support and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment, including industrial controls, robotics, machine vision, motion control, and related automation technologies. Use electrical schematics and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electrical control systems, instrumentation, automation systems, and equipment failures. Collect, analyze, and interpret equipment performance data, maintenance records, and MMS information to identify failure trends, evaluate equipment health, and improve reliability, availability, and uptime. Support investigations by providing equipment-specific analysis, contributing to root cause determination, and implementing corrective actions within assigned equipment areas. Support equipment installation, integration, qualification, and readiness activities. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support reliability initiatives and component, spare-parts, or vendor selections within assigned areas.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline with 2+ years of