Staff Medical Device Engineer - R&D Process Development

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: Welcome to our dynamic team, where we pioneer the development of processes and equipment for all iterations of Dexcom wearables and applicators. From cutting-edge research concepts to the efficient production machinery responsible for crafting millions of sensors annually, our team plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Dexcom technology. Join us in this exceptional and thrilling work environment within a stellar company, where your technical prowess and creative contributions directly influence the lives of our customers daily, both now and in the days to come. Where you come in: You own the development and characterization of the process and equipment from concept to implementation on the line. This will start out on a pilot scale and ramp to full production depending on project phase. You develop and maintain project timelines and provide updates and feedback to project leadership. You will apply knowledge of biosensing and signal processing to develop sensor fabrication processes and lead DOEs to be able to down select a capable process. You will solve the problem with a highly diverse and cross-collaborating team. You will work on processes that support biosensing fabrication including technologies related to coating & laser cutting. You will partner with vendors to develop equipment and integrate into Dexcom processes to provide feasibility processes & high capability scale processes. You lead and guide a team of engineers who do similar work. You apply strategic plans aligned with the business targets to ensure the team delivers a cohesive manufacturing process and line. You implement inspections, measurement system analysis and perform capability analysis. You develop test plans, protocols and reports to document the concept and feasibility activities. You provide technical oversight and coordinate Research and Development builds within a pilot production facility for multiple projects and project teams. You also train technicians and operators to use the processes and equipment. You identify process risks and track mitigations through standard methods. You assist in scaling up equipment and processes from prototype to pilot to full scale manufacturing. Provide design and assembly requirements working within scope as determined by business and schedule needs. You create and release equipment specifications and drawings, establish calibration and preventative maintenance requirements. What makes you successful: 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. You are able to think at a high strategic level down to a task-based level and switch between the two easily. You are a good mentor and leader. You are adept at data analysis methods and analysis software, with the ability to construct appropriately powered and creatively designed experiments to solve complex problems. You demonstrate effective technical writing skills, including ability to write protocols, design of experiments (DOEs) and other technical reports and documents. You have an ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty and a willingness to try new/challenging things. You have extensive knowledge of high reliability, high volume manufacturing processes and designs. You have the ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced 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: 0-5% Education and Experience: 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 . 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