Manufacturing Technician 3 (Weekend Day Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Growth opportunities

Career development

Global opportunities

Job summary

Dexcom Ireland - Athenry is seeking an Engineering Technician 3 to support the scale-up of manufacturing for Dexcom's CGM products. The role involves testing, debugging, and documenting equipment performance, working under the project engineer, and coordinating with suppliers to meet specs and timelines.

You will operate robotic and vision systems, review schematics, and ensure safety under Dexcom's LO TO program.

Qualifications

• Level 6/7 qualification with 5–8 years of related experience.
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret technical documents related to equipment specifications.
• Experience with PLC and automated production/process equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electro/mechanical systems.
• Experience with resistance welders and packaging equipment is highly desirable.
• Strong safety culture and adherence to LOTO program.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment engineers with installation, validation and transfer of automated equipment.
• Test performance of electro-mechanical assemblies and analyze results.
• Operate and maintain robotic equipment and vision systems.
• Prepare documentation and write down test results.
• Follow safety and LOTO procedures and update equipment documentation as needed.

Skills

Communication

Technical reading

Technical writing

Education

Level 6/7 qualification

Tools

PLC

Automated production equipment

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electro/Mechanical systems

Resistance welders

Packaging 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.

Weekend Day Shift Pattern

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

Shift Premium

20% premium (Thurs - Sun)

Meet The Team

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 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 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 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
• Knowledge and experience with PLC and Automated production/process equipment, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Electro/Mechanical systems, Resistance welders, Packaging equipment highly desirable.
• Experience with process improvement projects i.e. improving yields, reducing downtimeProven 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.

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