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San Diego, California, United States
Onsite
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 perform routine inspections of equipment and production areas and report any faults or issues to senior technicians, engineers, or supervisors.
You work closely with experienced technicians and engineers to support process improvement initiatives.
You perform routine fault detection, SPC monitoring, equipment verifications, inspections, and setup activities.
You diagnose process-related issues and implement corrective actions to maintain operational efficiency.
You collaborate with engineering teams to implement process improvements and support new product testing activities.
You conduct preliminary investigations related to out-of-tolerance (OOT), calibration, and other equipment-related issues, including LCIs and similar investigations.
You assist in creating, updating, and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other technical documentation.
You troubleshoot and resolve complex machine, equipment, and process-related issues.
You lead continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma.
You perform detailed root cause analysis for quality issues, equipment failures, and manufacturing incidents, including SPSe investigations.
You support a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing environment by adhering to quality and safety standards.
What makes you successful:
You have experience working in a manufacturing environment.
You have a solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
You bring strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
You have knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and its application in manufacturing processes.
You are able to analyze images and visual indicators to identify defects and interpret failure modes.
You can work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
Your communication and interpersonal skills enable you to work effectively with technicians, engineers, and production personnel.
You have completed technical certification, specialized training, coursework, or an associate degree in a technical or manufacturing-related field, or possess equivalent experience.
You have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production operations.
You possess basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
You can read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and related documentation.
You have experience working with PLCs and automation systems.
You are willing to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends when needed.
You are physically capable of performing job-related tasks, including lifting heavy objects when required.
Your proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office, supports your daily responsibilities.
Your strong attention to detail and organizational skills help ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Your commitment to safety, quality, and compliance contributes to a high-performing manufacturing environment.
You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can adapt to changing priorities.
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 minimum of 2-4 years of related experience and a 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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