Staff Mechanical Engineer

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

Join our Manufacturing Equipment Engineering team at the San Diego Innovation Center of Excellence to support the development of products and processes, and transfer into operations, with a primary focus on advancing our Sensor technology. As a Staff Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for day-to-day technical support for pilot plant operations and lead process and equipment enhancements.

Where you come in:

• Lead and support the development of processes through equipment enhancement initiatives for pilot operations equipment.
• Lead the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of pilot-level standalone fixtures and semi-automated equipment. Requires design and hands-on experience with automated assembly cells/machines.
• Develop test plans, protocols, and reports to ensure designs meet product and part specifications, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards for new equipment and processes, including IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
• Leads cross-functional teams per project scope, including qualifications of new components and products.  Duties include providing technical guidance, communicating design and manufacturing intent, and validation activities, as well as project management-level tasks.
• Collaborates with R&D to integrate manufacturing principles (DFM/DFA) for new products and processes.

What makes you successful:

• Expertise in pilot-scale or high-volume manufacturing, process validation, equipment qualification, and measurement systems.
• Project Management leadership in areas focusing on design changes, process improvements, and other plant efficiency efforts, in regulated industries, preferably in the medical device.
• Expertise in applying statistical tools used to assist in the development and troubleshooting of products and processes.
• Experience in working with PLC, HMI, robotics, and vision systems.
• Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment, multitask, prioritize projects, maintain timelines, and communicate updates to management.
• You have demonstrated the ability to work cross-functionally as a team player, with strong critical thinking, mentoring, and coach
• ing skills.

What you'll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• 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:

• 5-15%

Experience and Education Requirements:

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum 
of 8-12 years related experience or Master's degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years of experience.

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom's AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at  

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