Senior / Staff Process Engineer at Pacific Biosciences of California in Menlo Park, California

Job Description:

Senior / Staff Process Engineer


PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB) is a premier life science technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical researchers resolve genetically complex problems. Our mission is to enable the promise of genomics to better human health. Genomics is core to all biological processes, and our advanced genomics tools provide scientists and clinical researchers the insights to better understand biology and health. We are now entering the century of biology and genomics is at the heart of the next revolution. Become part of the new paradigm in gene sequencing and help shape the future of genomic study by joining the PacBio team.
We are seeking an experienced, engaged, and highly motivated process engineer to drive our proprietary sequencing consumable fabrication process from R&D into a large-scale manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will leverage their hands-on experience, technical knowledge, attention to detail, cross functional collaborations, and leadership experiences to implement and roll out a standard manufacturing process according to the company's timeline.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Co-develop, implement, qualify, and sustain scalable consumable manufacturing processes


• Lead transfer and scale up of manufacturing processes with contract manufacturing partner


• Act as a liaison between R&D and operations to ensure a proper knowledge and process transfer


• Ensure process and product quality, consistency, robustness and cost effectiveness at an acceptable yield and throughput


• Manage cross-functional team expectations and the NPI process in a timely manner


• Structure and manage Bill of Material changes through engineer change order process


• Lead the continuous improvement effort through the product life cycle management


• Develop and own work instruction documentations: SOPs, travelers, batch records, ECOs, NCRs


• Require working in nano- or microfabrication clean room environment and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs


• 15% international travel is required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biophysical Sciences, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required


• 6+ years of manufacturing or process engineer, or related experience required


• Experienced with flow cell assembly or IC packaging process required


• Strong background in managing in-house and outsourced manufacturing processes


• Experienced with consumable V&V, IQ/OQ/PQ, ECO, and product stability study required


• Experienced with the flow of materials, ERP, BOM, and procurement process required


• Strong knowledge in NPI, CAPA, FMEA, Statistical Process Control, and lean manufacturing


• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experienced with MES, CAD, SolidWorks, SQL, JMP, Python, and Excel Pivot table is a plus


• Experienced with reagent handling and its interaction with the assembly process is a plus


• Knowledge of biochemistry and/or NGS is a plus


• Working knowledge in surface chemistry, or surface modification, is a plus


• Experienced with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 compliance is a plus

ATTITUDE & ATTRIBUTES:

• Analytical and data driven mindset


• Thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment


• Ability and willingness to make an impact


• Strong work ethic


• Positive attitude, and a strong team player


• Customer oriented focus and strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Non-Field Based Employees are required to be onsite Monday-Thursday (Friday work from home). Depending on the role, some employees may be required to be 100% onsite.


You may be required from time to time to visit and work at PacBio locations and for such times as the Company considers necessary for the proper performance of your duties.


All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.


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Salary Range:
$112,000.00 - $222,200.00


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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.


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