Sr Staff Medical Device Engineer

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM; Market Cap $44.3B) 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 nearly 10,000 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:

The Sensor Design and Development team drives sensor design for current and future biosensing products for Research and Development.  We are part of the R&D organization that designs products that make a positive impact to our users every day. The team has membership across many disciplines and experience levels, for a dynamic team environment where the diverse backgrounds lead to innovative solutions.  This role will lead technical projects related to the sensor substrate (primarily the sensor wire) and provide subject matter expertise focused on the sensor substrate and its design. 

Where you come in:

• You are a subject matter expert on wires or metal components, particularly for medical applications, and will use that knowledge to explore new sensor designs, support current products, and improve existing sensor designs. 

• You will drive understanding of how the sensor interacts with other aspects of the sensing system to provide holistic understanding of how material properties impact sensor performance.

• You will lead cross-functional teams focused on sensor substrate design, marrying your expertise with other subject matter expert’s knowledge to improve products and innovate on new sensing opportunities.

• You will design experiments on the bench and partner with pre-clinical and clinical colleagues to characterize how sensor and wire design impacts sensor performance and solve specific sensor substrate issues.

• You will organize and compile data from disparate streams for analysis and communication to a variety of audiences.

• You will prepare documentation and deliverables under the Design Control process to support sensor design activities throughout the R&D lifecycle.

What makes you successful:

• You bring materials, particularly metals, knowledge to the forefront to influence sensor design, with a background in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field, with significant experience in medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry.

• You have expertise in using wires for applications, preferably medical device applications, with a strong background in material robustness characterization.

• You are adept at self-directed projects, managing project teams, timelines, and cross-functional relationships in an R&D environment.

• You have excellent technical writing skills for writing protocols, technical reports, and experimental designs.

• You communicate clearly and concisely and will participate in teams both within R&D and with our Ops partners, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills for effective management of working relationships.

• You can think creatively to solve complex problems and apply innovative solutions to sensor substrate design, including continuous improvements to current and future designs.

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%

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 13+ years related experience or a Masters degree and 8+ years equivalent industry experience of a PhD and 5+ years of experience.

Flex Workplace: Your primary location will be a home office. You will not have an assigned workstation and will work with your manager to determine office visit needs. You must live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km).

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. 

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