Dexcom are Hiring Technicians for Weekend Night Shift

Dexcom; Athenry; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Global growth

Career development

Industry-leading company

Job summary

Dexcom Ireland is hiring Engineering Technicians at Technician 1-3 levels for our Weekend Night Shift. You’ll support equipment engineers with testing, validation and transfer of replicate automated equipment used in scale-up manufacturing for Dexcom products.

Under the supervision of the Process Engineering Manager, you will test electro-mechanical assemblies, work with PLCs, pneumatics and robotics in a high-volume manufacturing environment, document results, and ensure safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting equipment specifications.
• Writing routine reports and passing downs.
• Experience with PLC and automated production equipment.
• Background in pneumatics, electro/mechanical systems or robotics is desirable.
• Experience with process improvement and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Test performance of electro-mechanical assemblies using test equipment.
• Work with PLCs, pneumatics and robotics in a high-volume environment.
• Operate and maintain robotic equipment and vision systems.
• Analyze results and prepare documentation; support equipment deployment teams.
• Follow safety programs and update equipment documentation.

Skills

Test equipment

PLC & automation

Pneumatics

Robotics systems

Process improvement

Technical writing

Communication

High-volume manufacturing

Education

Level 6/7 qualification

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.

Dexcom Athenry are now welcoming applications across Technician 1-3 levels for our Weekend Night Shift.

These positions will be opening up in the second half of 2026and will be transitioning to our Weekend Night Shift in Q4 2026.This will consist of 12-hour night shifts every Friday to Sunday and alternate Thursdays, following a repeating 4-on/3-off - 3-on/4-off schedule.

Meet the Team:

Under the direction of the Process Engineering Manager, the Engineering Technicians 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, 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 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:

• Typically requires a Level 6/7 qualification and a minimum of 0-2 years related experience ( Technician 1 ), 2-4 years of related experience ( Technician 2 ), and 4-6 years of related experience ( Technician 3 ).


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical documents related to equipment specifications


• Ability to write routine reports, pass downs and correspondence


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, engineers and managers


• Knowledge and experience with PLC and Automated production/process equipment, Pneumatics, Electro/Mechanical systems and Packaging equipment highly desirable.


• Experience with process improvement projects i.e. improving yields, reducing downtime


• Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and personal interaction skills


• Knowledge of high reliability, high volume manufacturing equipment and processes


• Technical writing skills as applied to manufacturing documentation and process development - Experienced in the creation and revision of technical documentation

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%

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