Engineering Technician

Responsibilities

• Support instrument documentation, sustaining, training, and transfer to manufacturing
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble‑shooting functions
• Perform assigned assembly or testing tasks in a consistent manner on electromechanical assemblies under minimal supervision.
• Create or modify documents such as work instructions, data records and test methods as required.
• Establish and maintain reports of build issues and defects.
• Identify process discrepancies or difficulties and collaborate with Engineering teams on improvements.
• Participate in daily or weekly meetings where tasks are assigned or monitored

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Typically requires 2-4 years relevant experience.
• Experience working with detailed instructions and guidance from engineering staff
• Communication skills

• B.S. / B.A.

• Experience working in a laboratory environment or clean room
• Communicate well with supervisor and other employees at all levels.
• Experience with SOPs, DHRs, ECOs, GLP and GMP
• Experience with computer applications such as excel
• Experience with electronics assembly work or soldering

The estimated base hourly range for the Engineering Technician 3 role based in the United States of America is: $27.50 - $41.25. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
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.

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