Staff Facilities Engineer (Electrical)

Job description

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.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the functions of Facilities Engineering for APAC region and has overall responsibilities of the Illumina APAC Facilities Engineering requirements and standards for GMP manufacturing spaces and labs, infrastructure, and critical utilities.

This position reports to Singapore APAC Global Facilities (GF) Leadership.

Position Responsibilities:

• Good experience in Facilities Support System such as ACMV, HVAC, Mechanical and Electrical System is required.

System includes Compressed Dry Air, Nitrogen, Clean Room, Chilled Water, Waste Treatment etc.

• Provide technical leadership for the design, specification, installation, and

commissioning of electrical systems

• Lead and support projects involving various voltage power distribution, standby power systems, lighting, grounding, and equipment wiring.

• Coordinate with architects, MEP consultants, and contractors to ensure compliance with applicable codes

• Support facility upgrades, lab renovations, and utility expansions to meet evolving R&D and manufacturing needs.

• Conduct electrical load analysis, reliability assessments, and risk mitigation for critical systems (e.g., cleanrooms, HVAC, freezers, UPS systems).

• Develop preventive maintenance plans and support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical system failures.

• Ensure designs comply with cGMP, FDA, and environmental health and safety requirements.

• Maintain and update facility electrical drawings, documentation, and change control records.

• Collaborate with the engineering team and key process owners, lead and implement strategic business improvement processes, policies and procedures.

• Lead and support of multi-functional efforts in engineering improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, and compliance with procedures, etc.

• Act as advisor on best practices by performing research and planning related to future initiatives.

• Leads engineering improvement initiatives through the disciplined use of measurements, accountability, analysis and discussion of engineering alternatives in order to arrive at best practices.

• Facilitator and consultant role to solve complex problem situations or conduct engineering study to identify bottle necks, inefficiencies and propose areas for improvement.

• Develop a sustainable Singapore Engineering Design Standards.

• Perform role of engineering project management for APAC regions to plan, lead and manage implementation of a specialized projects initiated from Facilities organization.

• Implement Continuous Improvement recommendations for optimizing engineering processes.

• Utilize analytics to provide fault detection and diagnostics of building control systems.

• Keeping abreast and updated on latest technologies and implement potential initiatives into existing designs.

• Perform Capacities and Capabilities efficiency management and optimization.

• Adopting Digitalization to optimize Engineering requirements.

• Support Facilities Projects and Operations Team on turnkey and infrastructure projects on Engineering specification and requirement.

• Regional lead in global and local Engineering Standards alignment and initiatives.

• Actively seek opportunities for continuously improving the specialist knowledge within own functional area.

• Management of contractors on outsourced services to ensure fulfillment of contracts terms and agreements.

• Plan, organize and ensure operation and system is operating at its highest efficiency.

• Ensure that all company procedures and policies are complied and carried out accordingly.

• Initiate execution and management of in-house projects.

• Participate in ISO, OHSAS, FDA certification programs.

• Participate in Facilities System and Equipment Validation projects.

• Support EHS and Security work scopes and projects.

• Mentor and coach junior engineers for knowledge sharing and improvement.

• Support Illumina Sustainability and CSR efforts.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position.

Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements:

• Strong Electrical engineering background and working experience, preferably in Biotech, Pharmaceutical or Semiconductor facilities environment.

• Demonstrate leadership, self-initiative, broad-based and structured thinking process.

• A PE (Professional Engineer) certification will be advantageous

• Competent in Singapore Standards, statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to work independently and with all levels.

• Ability to manage urgent and complex tasks simultaneously.

• Must be a natural team player with the ability to coordinate and liaise with stakeholders across multiple business areas and regions.

• Demonstrates strong analytical skills with the ability to visualize, articulate and solve complex problems based on available information.

• Demonstrates excellent ability to use variety of methods to find solutions to problems.

• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external associates.

• Experience in delivery of change programs incorporating engineering improvement and optimization using industry standard tools.

• Experience in application and utilizing of technologies to drive process and efficiency improvement is a requisite.

• Must be prepared to work overtime when necessary.

• Must have proficiency with various software applications programs including SAP, EAM, BMS, EMS, MS Excel, Word, and Power Point etc.

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

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

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.

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.

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The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.

Required Skill Profession

Engineers