Senior Materials Engineer

1 month ago


San Francisco, California, United States Dexcom Full time
About Dexcom

Dexcom is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Our mission is to empower people to take control of their health by providing personalized, actionable insights that drive better health outcomes.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Materials Engineer to join our Global Engineering team within Operations. As a key member of our team, you will provide technical expertise in leading and advising programs in identifying new materials and analytical capabilities to deliver solutions with differentiating value to the business, customers, patients, and environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a data-driven approach to material change management, leveraging material science fundamentals and product requirements to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption to ongoing programs.
  • Support a range of programs from new product introductions and launches to scale up, on-market, and end of life management, leading collaborative efforts and directing material selection activities.
  • Lead root cause investigations and failure analysis efforts to deliver rapid, robust solutions backed by data and fundamental understanding of material-process-product interactions.
  • Ensure adherence to design, quality, and safety standards, upholding GMP, FDA, and ISO guidelines, and support the planning and execution of new product validations and on-market change assessments.
  • Provide technical leadership to suppliers and internal teams, ensuring adherence to sound engineering and operations practices throughout the supply chain, fostering strong partnerships and promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Requirements
  • PhD in Material or Plastics Science and Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in the medical device industry, particularly in Class II devices.
  • Experience in product design.
What We Offer
  • A front row seat to life-changing CGM technology.
  • A full and comprehensive benefits program.
  • Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
  • An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required: 15-25%



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