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Senior Controls Engineer

Illumina, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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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.

At Illumina, we make systems that use genomics to fight cancer and other diseases. We need your help. Our controls engineers design controllers that create and maintain precise motion, while rejecting disturbances and vibrations. Controller design will include analytical work to develop the controller, along with practical applications of testing the designed controller in a physical instrument. The job will include close collaboration with other engineers, including mechanical, motion, and thermal engineers; firmware engineers; FPGA engineers; and electrical engineers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Develop controller architectures

Evaluate potential disturbances to the system

Analyze the controller architectures and systems in simulations

Analyze systems and structures to optimize designs for system stability

Develop novel controller techniques to minimize the impact of external disturbances

Test & optimize designed controllers on physical systems

Successfully transition designs from concept to production

Perform root cause analysis and lead teams to methodically solve problems

Communicate clearly with team members and leaders

Required Qualifications

Familiarity with electromechanical and thermal system modeling and control

Control theory including dynamic modeling, PID control design, feedforward, and frequency domain analysis

Experience in digital controller development and analysis

Programming in Python or C/C++ or similar

Signal processing including FFT and filter design

Vibration analysis and modeling

Experience in practical controller testing on hardware

Experience in motor selection and qualification (steppers, servos)

Proven experience successfully transferring designs to manufacturing

Experience with modeling and analysis programs (Matlab/Simulink or similar)

Experience managing multiple controllers at different complexities

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced controller concepts, including state space design and LQR

Experience with thermal control & sensing

Experience with control of optomechanical systems

Experience in nanometer-scale precision motion

Three phase motor control techniques, including field-oriented control (FOC)

Education And Experience Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience

The estimated base salary range for the Senior Controls Engineer role based in the United States of America is: $96,500 - $144,700. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. 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 employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Biotechnology Research, Research Services, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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