Engineering Technician 3 (Front End Day Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Global growth

Career development

Innovative culture

Job summary

Dexcom Corporation in Ireland is seeking an Engineering Technician 3 to support engineers by analyzing data from production lines, testing electro‑mechanical assemblies, and operating robotic equipment. The role reports to the Engineering Supervisor and involves cross‑functional collaboration with equipment deployment teams.

You will retrieve yield data, document test results, perform fault isolation on automated systems, and contribute to equipment development under supervision.

Qualifications

• Level 6/7 qualification and 5–8 years of related experience.
• Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical docs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and analyse engineering data such as yield performance results.
• Test performance of electro‑mechanical assemblies using test equipment.
• Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment and vision systems.
• Analyse and record test results and prepare written documentation.
• Perform operational tests and fault isolation on automated systems and equipment.
• Carry out equipment development activities under supervision of the project engineer.
• Follow Dexcom's Safety and LOTO program.
• Update equipment documentation (manuals, drawings, specs) as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Level 6/7 qualification

Tools

Minitab

Tableau

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 are 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 Days Shift Pattern

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

Are you looking to leverage your experience to be part of something big and help people take control of their health? Do you enjoy building and managing relationships to better understand the needs of the business, and then creating and implementing solutions to meet those needs? Do you want to be part of a high-performing team dedicated to doing the right thing? If so, then we have an opening for you!

Under the direction of the Engineering Supervisor, the Engineering Technician 3 will provide support to engineers in analysing data across the production lines. 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 retrieve and analyse engineering data such as yield performance results.
• You will test performance of electro-mechanical assemblies, using test equipment
• 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

• You are experienced with problem solving methodologies such as A3s, 5 whys etc.
• You have previous experience with Minitab and Tableau.
• You have previous experience of supporting IQs and OQs.
• Typically requires a Level 6/7 qualification and a minimum of 5-8 years of related experience
• Ability to read, analyse, 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
• 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

10%

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.