Senior Engineer - Metrology Process Development
Illumina
- San Diego, CA
- $88,200-132,400 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support/troubleshoot and improve existing test method and QC systems in consumables manufacturing for multiple product lines
- Identify, down-select, develop, characterize, qualify, validate, and implement test methods and/or measurement systems/equipment for use in consumables manufacturing
- Construct and execute controlled experiments (including DOE, gauge R&R, & variance component analyses/studies) to optimize test methods/equipment, and resolve quality issues with an emphasis on the application of rigorous statistical analyses to derive sound conclusions
- Analyze test results, issue reports and make technical recommendations based on thorough product/quality risk evaluations
- Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Automation, R&D teams, and equipment vendors to efficiently develop metrology processes for new products and improve processes of existing products.
- Lead the evaluation and down-selection of new and complex measurement equipment. Improve equipment/method function, as needed, by working closely with equipment vendor. Engage with vendors to manage technical requirements and acceptance testing for new equipment.
- Engage with contract manufacturing organizations to establish new measurement processes. Troubleshoot and sustain deployed methods and equipment.
- Provide technical mentoring, training, and leadership for early-in-career engineers
- Provide technical leadership to ensure optimal performance of production test methods and equipment, inform quality & validation stakeholders as a subject matter expert on QC systems, and assess and drive needs for improved product measurability and defect detectability
- Define technical system, method, and user requirements, write procedures for inspection processes, and complete diverse validation activities
- Support development and transfer of new processes/products to production and enhance their robustness
- Support equipment integration with enterprise systems and define, test, and troubleshoot requirements and outcomes during testing activities
- Work closely with and support process engineering to troubleshoot and optimize production and characterization of manufacturing materials/parts
- Independently drive implementation of solutions in a manufacturing environment to meet production goals.
- High level experience with complex statistical analyses, Statistical Process Control, Measurement Systems Analysis (repeatability/reproducibility/accuracy), and DOE techniques required
- Experience with CNC/vision/critical dimension measurement systems and automated image processing (feature & defect extraction/identification) is required
- Intermediate level programming knowledge is strongly desired (R, Python, C, C++, C#, Matlab, Labview)
- Experience with developing methods for surface/materials characterization is a plus
- Experience with shop floor implementation of complex systems in large volume manufacturing environments within a high-tech consumables industry is strongly desired
- Experience with equipment down-selection and vendor management to meet user requirements and intended use functionality, is required
- Work experience in the microelectronics, semiconductor, or biotechnology industries is strongly desired
- Experience with product development processes and project management is a plus
- Good interdepartmental communication skills and documentation skills are required
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and accomplish goals while working across departments is essential