Engineer 1 - Development
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Responsibilities
- Development of new substrates, patterning methodologies and advanced manufacturing process development; this includes working in an academic cleanroom environment at times as well as taking prototype substrates and performing both analytical and functional experiments with them.
- Performing basic materials characterization, such as SEM, AFM, and microscopy to characterize the interface between Illumina's surface chemistry and new substrate formats.
- Experience with photosensitive polymers and modification of those polymers to meet functional requirements may be required.
- Perform micro- and nano-fabrication activities, including photolithography, nanoimprint lithography, reactive ion etching, metallization/material deposition to fabricate proof of concept substrates.
- Perform surface chemistry protocols and run assays to assess the performance of prototype substrate formats.
- Work hand-and-hand with surface chemists, developing new methods for DNA analysis platforms.
- Design of new, disruptive processes for manufacturing patterned substrates.
- Fabricate and characterize prototype substrates and flowcells and deliver to internal customers for end use; frequently working with customers to evaluate end performance.
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Contributor will present updates, write reports, participate in technical meetings, and present results to the team
- Excellent laboratory and experimental skills; strong data analysis skills, ability to interpret and draw conclusions from data.
- Understanding of process development of multidisciplinary systems, including exposure to optical, fluidics, microfluidics, electronics, and automation systems.
- Ability to work well as part of a fast paced cross-functional team.
- Ability to research, plan, execute and report on multifaceted experiments not necessarily in field of expertise.
- Ability to multitask on projects with aggressive timelines.
- Strong work ethic with flexible schedule.
Experience/Education:
- B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Material Science, Analytical Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nanoengineering or a closely related field
- 0-2+ years of experience
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