Staff Automation Engineer

Meet the team: 

You will be part of the Global Engineering team within Operations, tasked with end-to-end technical oversight of our manufacturing technologies spanning our suppliers, contract manufactures and automation houses.  Including providing technical support for on-market production at our manufacturing sites. You will bring your expertise and passion for automation and validation, working closely in cross-functional teams to integrate cutting-edge technology into our manufacturing processes.  You will ensure high efficiency, precision, and quality in our operations. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust new product introduction, capacity expansions, and sustained on-market performance. This crucial role supports Dexcom's thrilling growth trajectory in delivering essential, life-changing products to our valued customers. As part of this dynamic and highly effective team, you will collaborate closely across multiple functions, gaining broad exposure to our entire product life cycle. 

Where you come in:  

• You will lead and collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams in the development of controls systems and system architecture for product assembly, packaging, and sensor equipment, and tooling. 

• You will conduct feasibility studies, testing on new and modified designs, and analyze automation control systems and equipment.  

• You will develop test plans, equipment requirements, protocols, and reports to ensure designs meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and standards for new equipment and processes. 

• You will review and approve equipment acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and reports as related to software validation for new or modified production equipment partners. Assist in protocol execution as needed. 

• You will design, develop, and execute equipment improvement projects, ensuring comprehensive documentation and timely communication with leadership and cross-functional teams.  Support root cause investigation activities related to equipment and processes. 

• You will support the development of in-house control systems testing, training, and prototyping, including development of Automation Test Lab infrastructure for R&D. 

What makes you successful: 

• You can lead cross-functional engineering teams to support controls work streams for automation programs. 

• You can engage with teams and integrator as SME on areas such as automation controls, IT/OT, robotics, and vision systems. 

• You collaborate for URS development & design reviews of all control aspects of the development of an automated system to develop fault tolerant and robust controls with error handling and recovery. 

• You can coordinate software deployment, mentor junior controls engineers, lead debug and root cause analysis, and provide direction to project teams and integrators, throughout all phases of validation and qualification of automated equipment. 

• You are respected for your demonstrated, robust engineering expertise in the realms of controls, coupled with your adeptness in applying this knowledge within the dynamic, high-volume, and highly regulated Class II medical device industry. 

• You stay abreast of advancing technologies and the evolving regulatory landscapes in the realm of automation IT/OT, including AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and digital twin technology. 

• You have experience with robotics processes, such as pick-and-place robots, demonstrating proficiency in their programming, integration, and optimization within manufacturing systems. You are also highly skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining automation equipment, ensuring continuous, efficient, and high-quality production. 

• You possess exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills. 

• You can work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with cross-functional partners in manufacturing, R&D, supply chain, and quality assurance to achieve common goals. 

• You effectively communicate with internal teams and external partners. This includes conveying technical concepts clearly, providing timely updates, and fostering collaborative relationships to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes. 

• You must be able and capable to travel to our automation vendors and contract manufacturing partners to investigate production or quality related issues and troubleshoot equipment. 

• You collaborate with R&D on design for manufacturing considerations for new product development and work with automation houses to provide oversight into equipment design for high-scale manufacturing.  

• You drive innovation in approach, processes, and methodologies while ensuring adherence to company, customer, and industry requirements and specifications.  

Key Competencies: 

• Expertise in various automation technologies and platforms, including Programable Logic Controllers (PLCs), PC-based controllers, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and SCADA systems. This includes the ability to design, program in all IEC 61131-3 languages, and troubleshoot these systems. 

• Strong analytical skills to identify opportunities for automation, develop solutions, and troubleshoot issues related to control engineering and computer system validation. 

• Possesses hands-on experience with high-volume automation assembly equipment and test machines, including the development of proof of concepts to evaluate and optimize automation assembly methods.  

• Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing robotics and machine vision systems, and troubleshooting for high-volume, Class II medical devices.  

• Working knowledge of industrial ethernet and field bus technologies, including Modbus, Ethernet IP, Ether CAT, Profibus, and Device Net. 

• Proficient in selecting, integrating, and troubleshooting electrical hardware including PLCs, circuit protectors, VFDs, servo motors, remote IO, sensors, actuators, cabling, and connectors. 

• Ability to work with suppliers and owners of technical specifications. 

• Capable of supporting suppliers, contractors, and contract manufacturers to perform automation related work. 

• Familiarity with Medical Device industry standards, software development life cycle methodologies, 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP, and GAMP. 

• Familiarity with automation, electrical, and safety standards including UL508a, IEC 61439, NFPA 79, ANSI R15.06. 

• Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement initiatives to significantly enhance equipment efficiency, reduce operational costs, and elevate product quality standards. 

• Willingness to take “hands on” approach to system development, project construction, system testing, and support. 

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: 

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