Controls Technician 3 (Front End Night Shift)

Dexcom Inc.; Athenry; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Global growth opportunities

Job summary

Dexcom is seeking a Controls Technician 3 for its Ireland manufacturing operations. You will support equipment engineers in testing, validation and transfer of automated equipment, and work with cross-functional teams to meet equipment specifications and timelines.

Requires 4–6 years of related experience and a Level 6/7 qualification. Shift pattern includes 12‑hour nights with a premium, and safety compliance with LOTO procedures is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Level 6/7 qualification and a minimum of 4-6 years of related experience.
• Experience with PLC and automated production equipment, Pneumatics, Electro/Mechanical systems and Packaging equipment is desirable.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills for manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and follow schematics, diagrams, and layouts to test and troubleshoot equipment.
• Test performance of electro-mechanical assemblies using test equipment.
• Operate, test and maintain robotic equipment and vision systems in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Analyse test results and prepare written documentation.
• Carry out operational tests and fault isolation on automated systems and equipment.

Skills

PLCs

Pneumatics

Electro/Mechanical

Robotics

Education

Level 6/7 qualification

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

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.

Front End Nights Shift Pattern

12-hour night shifts (7pm - 7am) every Monday to Wednesday and alternate Thursdays, following a repeating 4-on/3-off – 3-on/4-off schedule.

Shift Premium: 30% premium (Mon-Thurs)

Under the direction of the Engineering Supervisor, the Controls Technician 3 will provide technical support to equipment engineers for the improvement, installation, validation and transfer of replicate custom automated equipment used in the scale-up of manufacturing for existing or new Dexcom products. These duties include supporting cross functional equipment deployment teams while working with outside suppliers to meet equipment specifications and timelines.

Where you come in:

• You will work with schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.
• You will test performance of electro-mechanical assemblies, using test equipment.
• You will have experience with pneumatics, electromechanical systems, PLCs, and robotic systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• You will operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment and vision systems.
• You will analyse and record test results, and prepare written documentation.
• You will perform operational test and fault isolation on automated systems and equipment.
• You will carry out activities in equipment development under the supervision of the project engineer. These activities include the assembly and testing of equipment, fixtures, processes and/or electronics, completing engineering studies and validations.
• You will follow Dexcom’s Safety and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) program.
• You will assume and perform other duties as assigned.
• You will perform all assigned tasks with appropriate safety requirements.
• You will update equipment related documentations (manuals, drawings, and specifications) as needed.

What makes you successful:

• You have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical documents related to equipment specifications
• You have the ability to write routine reports, pass downs and correspondence
• You have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, engineers and managers
• You have knowledge and experience with PLC and Automated production/process equipment, Pneumatics, Electro/Mechanical systems and Packaging equipment highly desirable.
• You are experienced with process improvement projects i.e. improving yields, reducing downtime
• You have a proven ability to work hands‑on in a fast‑paced environment
• You display excellent communication (written and verbal) and personal interaction skills
• You have knowledge of high reliability, high volume manufacturing equipment and processes
• You posses technical writing skills as applied to manufacturing documentation and process development - Experienced in the creation and revision of technical documentation

Experience and Education Required:

• Typically requires a Level 6/7 qualification and a minimum of 4-6 years of related experience

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 organisation committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

0-5%

AI in Hiring Notice:

We may use AI supported tools to help make our hiring process more efficient, consistent, and accessible for candidates around the world. All hiring decisions are made by people.

At Dexcom, we are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process, and welcome candidates of all genders and gender identities to apply. If any wording in this description appears unintentionally gendered or exclusionary, please be assured this is not intentional.

Should a reasonable accommodation be necessary to aid a disability, requests should be sent to Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

The annualised base salary for this position is from €43,095.00 to €55,770.00 gross. Final offer will depend on your qualifications, competencies, and professional experience.