Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Configuration Analyst

About Illumina

Illumina is dedicated to expanding access to genomic technologies to promote health equity across billions worldwide. Our innovations enable groundbreaking discoveries that revolutionize human health through early disease detection, diagnosis, and novel treatment options. Working here means being part of transformative projects alongside a community of exceptional individuals and visionary leaders.

Position Overview

The Configuration Analyst is an integral member of the Global Product Lifecycle Management team, responsible for managing product and process changes from launch through end-of-life at Illumina. This role involves coordinating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to ensure change implementations are compliant, efficient, and user-friendly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Change, Item, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Document Management processes within the PLM system, developing comprehensive expertise on document and item life cycles and related requirements.
• Serve as quality auditor for change records and controlled documents, verifying submissions are thorough, correct, consistent, and defensible according to established protocols and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Change Owners to provide constructive feedback for improving change requests.
• Perform material master data configuration within the ERP system.
• Develop and execute implementation strategies for changes.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve challenges in change and configuration workflows and tools.
• Lead or assist in training initiatives aimed at enhancing Change Owner proficiency in change management procedures.
• Continuously monitor the change request queue, prioritizing tasks to meet business demands and service commitments.
• Manage small to medium projects focused on process improvements such as optimization, training material development, reporting automation, and system enhancements.
• Generate and present department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of relevant documentation and participation in audit sessions.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a related GxP-regulated environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Science field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe software for document and report creation.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Document Control software.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of quality regulation standards; ISO 13485 experience is an advantage.
• Self-motivated, organized, detail-focused, with ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

Illumina champions an inclusive, diverse workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered to contribute. We uphold equal pay regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race, and support numerous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to foster career growth, cultural awareness, and social responsibility participation.

Illumina is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination across various demographic categories. Background checks are conducted on candidates who receive conditional employment offers, in compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Use of generative AI is prohibited during application and interview processes. Reasonable accommodations can be requested for application or interviews.

This position will remain open until filled with a qualified candidate. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.