Engineering Technician 2

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 dynamic manufacturing engineering team at the San Diego Innovation Center of Excellence, where we lead development, scale up, and transfer of products, manufacturing processes, and equipment into operations, with a primary focus on advancing Dexcom Sensor technology. Responsibilities include providing day-to-day technical support for pilot plant processes and products at our San Diego site, build readiness evaluations, and procedural updates.

Where you come in:

• You will perform routine inspections of equipment and production areas.

• You will report any faults or issues to senior technicians, engineering or supervisors.

• You will work with more experienced technicians and engineers on process improvements.

• You will regularly observe machinery and systems to ensure they operate within specified parameters

• You will perform routine fault detection and SPC monitoring

• You will perform routine verifications, inspections, and equipment setups.

• You will diagnose process-related problems and implement corrective actions.

• You will collaborate with engineering teams to help implement process improvements and test new products.

• You can conduct out of tolerance and calibration, and other equipment related preliminary investigations (LCIs, OOTs etc.)

• You will assist in creating and revising standard operating procedures and other technical documentation.

• You may be involved in training junior technicians and other operators.

• You will analyze all relevant data and use it to improve the processes of the work environment.

• You will analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement

• You will solve complex problems: Troubleshoot and resolve highly complex machine and process issues.

• You will optimize processes: Lead continuous improvement initiatives, applying methodologies like Lean Six Sigma.

• You will provide leadership and training: Mentor other technicians and lead training sessions for new personnel.

• You will conduct root cause analysis: Perform detailed root cause analysis for quality issues and incidents (SPSe).

What makes you successful:

• You have experience in a manufacturing environment

• You have knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

• You have strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• You are proficient in OSI Pi charting and SPC understanding

• You are able to extract pictures and interpret failure modes by visual checks

• You have the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• You have technical certification or coursework related to manufacturing processes

• You are proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools

• You have strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• You have an Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience

• You have understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment

• You have basic mechanical and electrical skills

• You have the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics

• You have experience with PLCs and automation systems

• You have a willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

• You have good physical condition and the ability to lift heavy objects

• You have basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• You have a commitment to safety and quality standards

• You have the ability to work in a fast-paced and changing 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 

• Typically requires a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience and High School diploma/certificate or equivalent. 

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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Salary:

$24.90 - $37.30