Hiring: Systems Integration Engineer 1 Company: Illumina Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:33:22 Target Skills & Keywords : Python About the job Experience: •Typically requires 0 to 2 years of relevant professional experience (including internships, co-ops, or academic research) Required Skills: •Perform hands-on integration, testing and troubleshooting of DNA sequencing systems and assay platforms, with a focus on chemical or biochemical assay workflows •Execute system-level troubleshooting across biochemical assays, hardware, software, and application components •Investigate technical problems by analyzing data, forming hypotheses, and proposing practical solutions in collaboration with cross-functional colleagues •Track, log and communicate issues encountered during development using established documentation and issue-tracking processes •Execute design verification plans, collect and review data, and contribute to verification reports •Author and maintain clear documentation of experimental procedures, protocols, results, deviations, and observations •Work effectively within cross-functional project teams •Present technical findings, risks, and recommendations to engineering and scientific stakeholders Qualifications: •Foundational understanding of, or keen interest to learn sequencing systems, assay platforms, and associated wet laboratory techniques •Hands‑on wet laboratory experience (academic or industry) working with biochemical assays, instrumentation, or complex experimental workflows. •Broad scientific knowledge across disciplines such as molecular biology, chemistry, software, instrumentation, and data analysis •Demonstrated capacity to analyze and draw conclusions from large data sets •Operational familiarity with AI tools, scientific programming or scripting (e.g., Python) for data analysis is preferred •Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively in technical discussions across assay, software, engineering, or manufacturing teams •Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and collaborative, with the ability to clearly communicate technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences •Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary, and evolving research and development environment •Bachelors or Master’s degree in engineering or science discipline (Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field) Compensation: •$68,400 - $102,600 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!