Staff Systems Design Engineer

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:

The Applicator Process Development team provides global ownership of new device product introduction to high volume manufacturing.  As part of the Operations organization, the team ensures product and manufacturing modernization along with improvements for safety, and reliability resulting in positive outcomes for our users every day. The team has expertise across many subject areas and experience levels, leading to a collaborative environment with innovative solutions. This role will lead technical projects related to product/process development and provide expertise in design and understanding product/process/system impacts on device performance.

Where you come in:

You will lead/work as part of a cross-departmental team to drive the development of new products for transition and scaling from R&D into Global Production. The following activities are key: 

• You are the main Operations technical resource: You will define technical requirements (hardware, software, system) and specifications for scaled production, ensure the necessary assembly/test solutions and execute for on-time delivery of project goals. 

• You will partner with R&D to evaluate, refine early proof of concepts and new product designs and translate them for high volume manufacturing assembly. 

• You will lead/participate in DFx and help develop strategies for Manufacturing Automation.  

• You will work with R&D HW/FW/SW, QA, Process, Manufacturing, and external contractors to specify technical plan, schedule and execution through Design Control.

• You will resolve complex product/process development and manufacturing issues and take lead of working cross functional teams to solve.

• You will define and generate Engineering Protocols/Reports for proof of concept and feasibility projects. 

• You will assure all manufacturing processes efforts adhere to regulatory and quality requirements. 

What makes you successful:

• You bring previous experience in developing products for High-Volume manufacturing for a medical device company 

• You bring proficiency in design-for-manufacturing (DFM) practices for very high-volume products 

• You are experienced in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.

• You are experienced with devices containing BLE or NFC

• You bring previous experience leading cross functional technical projects with engineers, developers and scientists.

• You are proficient with CAD, and basic LabView 

• You are proficient with technical writing skills applied to manufacturing documentation – and experienced in the creation and revision of technical documents and drawings. 

• You have a strong background in combination products: Mechanical, SW/FW, Analog and Digital electronics 

• You bring knowledge of MS tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project 

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.

Experience and Education:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or Master’s degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years of experience.

Travel Required:

• 15-25%

Remote Workplace: Your location will be a home office; you are not required to live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km). If you reside within commuting distance of a Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km) a hybrid working environment may be available. Ask about our Flex workplace option.

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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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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