Production Maintenance Technician 2 (2nd Shift)

About this role

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 Maintenance Technician is part of the equipment engineer team who provides expertise, service, and support to San Diego Illumina headquarters by maintaining equipment at world-class levels in a fast pace regulated environment and providing high-level reliability exceeding Illumina’s dynamic development and manufacturing demands.  The Equipment Maintenance Technician will support the day to day manufacturing equipment maintenance operations by owning high complexity maintenance task and challenges, with minimal supervision. This individual will work in a dynamic team-oriented environment that supports multiple operations and technologies helping Illumina deliver its highly complex product pipeline in a reliable and sustainable manner.

Work Schedule: 2pm to 10:30pm M-F

Responsibilities: • Able to complete high complexity tasks with minimal supervision and report/track progress through a digital ticketing system.

• Capable of executing procedures without established instructions and capable of referencing written documentation.

• Escalate problems to engineers, suggest solutions, and work with engineers to address advanced issues.

• Independently plan, coordinate, and execute multiple parallel activities like calibrations, preventive maintenance, supplier support, and project activities with minimal guidance to ensure work is completed on-time.

• Make suggestions for continuous improvement and cost savings

• M onitors equipment technical performance and manage technical inventory for area of responsibility with minimal oversight.

• Use optical, mechanical, electrical, and or fluidics knowledge to perform equipment troubleshooting.

• Work in a team environment to improve equipment reliability and uptime.

• While performing the duties of this job, is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, crouch, or wear safety gear. Must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Requirements: • Ability to operate in a fast pace environment, adapt to changes in priority, and redirect efforts as necessary.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office and Windows

• Advanced data collection, hands-on skills and able to summarize results

• Automated liquid handler repair and troubleshooting is preferred

• Chemical Analytical equipment repair and troubleshooting is preferred

• Excellent math and analytical skills

• Excellent verbal and written documentation skills in English

• Experience in high volume manufacturing environment preferred

• Experience using engineering troubleshooting tools

• Experience with electrical and mechanical schematics

• Experience with optical/mechanical/electrical and or fluidic systems

• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) would be a plus

• This position has an open schedule and or rotation scheduled between shifts and will include weekends

• Work experience in Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices industries would be an advantage

• Travel up to 10%

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position.  Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Experience/Education: • High School Diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred

• At least 4 years of related experience

The estimated base hourly range for the Production Maintenance Technician 2 (2nd Shift) role based in the United States of America is: $25.28 - $37.88. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects long‑term growth in the role; therefore, most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. 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 employmen

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