Sr Medical Device 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:

Our team designs the processes and equipment for every generation of Dexcom sensors, ranging from far-out research concepts to the machines that make tens of millions of sensors for our customers every year. This is a unique team within a unique company, where your technical talent makes an impact in the lives of our customers every day, today and into the future.

Where you come in:

You will design fixtures & equipment for new processes & be responsible for the tolerance analysis, integration, iteration, & documentation. You develop the processes and hardware required to manufacture best-in-class next-generation glucose sensors. You will bring knowledge on development for vision systems, inspection methods, lighting, camera options & equipment integration You will integrate precision part movement (pneumatics, PLC, gear, servo motors) into a process/system You will bring best-in-class experimental design & statistical knowledge: Cpk, ANOVA, T-Test, MSA, GR&R, DOE You will work with vendors & diverse engineering teams to onboard new equipment and processes. You develop requirements and specifications for new equipment and manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless transitions into high volume manufacturing. You will lead or contribute to root-cause analysis experiments and present findings to project teams. You will draft and edit formal documents related to formulations and application procedures. You will support clinical study design and execution for iterative design improvement

What makes you successful:

• You are adept at data analysis methods and analysis software (jmp or minitab), with the ability to construct appropriately powered and creatively designed experiments to solve complex problems.

• You are able to use CAD, design, & review drawings

• You are familiar with LabView, Python, or other engineering coding languages.

• You are able to assess equipment requirements (URS) and document equipment, installation, and calibration protocols

• You demonstrate effective technical writing skills, including ability to write protocols, design of experiments (DOEs) and other technical reports and documents.

• You demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritize activities to meet objectives on time and with a high level of quality

• You can evaluate and apply design tradeoffs and constraints for design optimization.

• You have a demonstrated history of running self-directed projects, managing timelines, completing technology transfer, and executing projects in an R&D environment.

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 5- 8 years related experience or Master’s degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years 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 talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 

Meritain, an Aetna Company, creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Dexcom. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided:  https://health1.meritain.com/app/public/#/one/insurerCode=MERITAIN_I&brandCode=MERITAINOVER/machine-readable-transparency-in-coverage?reportingEntityType=TPA_19874&lock=true

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