Production Maintenance Technician 3 - 2nd Shift

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 3 will support the day-to-day manufacturing equipment maintenance operations by owning high-complexity maintenance tasks and challenges with minimal supervision. This individual will work in a dynamic team-oriented environment that supports multiple operations and technologies to help Illumina deliver its highly complex product pipeline in a reliable and sustainable manner. The shift is Monday – Friday with a start time of 2:00 PM.  Initial training will required some flexibility with a morning start time. Responsibilities: Able to complete complex tasks with minimal supervision and report/track progress through a digital ticket system. Capable of executing procedures without established instructions and able to reference written documentation. Leverages critical thinking skills and keen observation to advance complex troubleshooting progress. Escalate problems to engineers, suggest solutions, and work with engineers to address advanced issues. Manages time and priorities effectively to execute multiple parallel activities like preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and administrative activities with minimal guidance to ensure work is completed on time. Make suggestions for continuous improvement of equipment reliability and uptime. M onitors equipment technical performance in area of responsibility with minimal oversight. Collaboration with other complimentary shift team members to accomplish large scope activities. Use optical, mechanical, electrical, and or fluidics knowledge to perform equipment troubleshooting. 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-paced 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, analytical, and critical thinking skills Excellent verbal and written documentation skills in English Experience in high volume manufacturing environment preferred Experience using engineering troubleshooting tools and an eagerness to identify root causes 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 a flexible schedule during training and onboarding Work experience in Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices industries would be an advantage Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exha ... (truncated, view full listing at source)