Principal 1, Electrical Engineer

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-driven and energetic individual to join our Electrical Engineering team at our Singapore design facility. You will become a member of Illumina’s award-winning team doing cutting-edge development of next-generation instruments - and enjoy a fast-paced dynamic environment and a culture of open communication and mutual respect The Electrical Engineering team defines, develops, and commercializes our designs for new, industry-leading sequencing instruments for life sciences and clinical markets.

Job Overview:
As a principle electrical engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development and testing of embedded systems with a focus on hardware-firmware integration. This role requires a deep understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and real-time operating systems (RTOS). You will lead and contribute technical efforts, mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high performance, next-generational products.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage high-priority projects from start to finish, including concept, scope, schedule, budget and resources- Collaborate with management, project and cross functional team members, vendors and contractors to ensure projects are executed successfully and on-time- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.- Lead technical reviews, including design, schematic, and code reviews, to ensure high-quality and robust design practices- Knowledge of power electronics, cabling, communication, safety, and sensor integration with significant challenges related to complexity, power, size and thermal management- Perform system-level design, including the integration of FPGAs with other hardware components, such as microcontrollers, processors and memory- Contribute to the development of technical documentation, including module-level specifications, requirement specifications, verification plans, and statements of work- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to peers, junior engineers and emerging leaders fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex embedded systems

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.

Requirements:
- BSc/MS with 16+ years of hands-on experience in Electrical Engineering or equivalent- Strong knowledge in analog, digital, and mixed signal circuit design- Experience with embedded communication protocols (e.g. I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet)- Experience with high-speed interface and protocols (e.g. PCIe, SerDes, DDR)- Strong knowledge of system design, simulation, and modelling- Working knowledge of schematic capture, FPGA development tools, PCB layout and hardware description languages (e.g. Altium Designer, Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim, Verilog)

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

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and 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.