Isidro Magana
@isidromagana
Manufacturing Specialist at Illumina who integrated NovaSeq sequencers and turned a Linux reimaging procedure into a training baseline.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Illumina, I built and inspected NovaSeq 6000 and NovaSeq X sequencing instruments, integrating optics, fluidics, electronics, and software. When instruments failed, I traced symptoms to root causes and processed non-conformances, eventually becoming the sole owner of that process for the line.
I rewrote a Linux reimaging procedure into photo- and diagram-supported instructions that three manufacturing teams could use independently. I also trained technicians on the processes I owned and contributed to a Rapid Improvement Event that reduced manufacturing cycle time from about three months to about three weeks.
As one of two operators performing UAT for NovaSeq X software releases, I ran test scripts, logged defects, and worked with developers through release readiness. I hold a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from UC Davis, am fluent in Spanish, and am comfortable using Linux CLI.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior specialist on NovaSeq X: UAT ownership, controlled documentation, training, and continuous improvement.
UAT & VALIDATION
• One of two operators in charge of performing UAT for NovaSeq X software releases — executed formal test scripts, logged defects in JIRA and Asana with reproduction steps, ran regression checks, and worked directly with developers. Releases did not ship for the operatio
Owned non-conformance processing and Final Instrument Inspection across NovaSeq 6000 and NovaSeq X production.
NON-CONFORMANCE & ROOT CAUSE
• Processed product non-conformances (~15/week at peak) and became the sole NC owner for the line — tracing reported symptoms to actual root cause rather than the reported fault.
• Coordinated corrective and preventive action with Manufacturing, Quality, Life
Assembly, integration, and test of NovaSeq 6000 and 6000Dx (FDA Class II) genomic sequencers — FDA Class II medical devices — under 21 CFR 820 / ISO 13485 / GMP.
• Integrated NovaSeq 6000 instruments as part of an 8-person team producing ~10 units per week at peak.
• Performed hands-on precision assembly: mounting and aligning optical assemblies, installing electronic boards, dressing cables, conn
Supported production superintendents and manufacturing teams during peak season at a bus
manufacturing facility. Contributed to workflow-streamlining projects, worked to build plans in a
PPE-required environment around heavy equipment and hazardous materials, and handled complex
assemblies with limited supervision.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science, Materials Science and Engineering
2015 - 2017
Focus: Mechanical Engineering
Senior Design Project — Keysight Technologies
Designed a cost-effective tensile tester prototype in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, contributing the
compact car-jack mechanism that made the low-cost design viable. Tested thermosonic bonding and
process parameters for high-frequency gold interconnects to IPC standards. Co-authored a 30-page
R&D report and an accompanying rese
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