Engineering Technician 1

Dexcom; George Town; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology company in Penang is seeking an Engineering Technician to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation, testing, and analysis of chemical solutions to ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and some experience, with strong skills in communication and time management. This position offers opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and innovative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of related experience required.
• Experience in a laboratory setting is preferred.
• Ability to interpret scientific and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, test, and analyze chemical solutions for quality.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments for accuracy.
• Adhere to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on engineering solutions.

Skills

MS Excel

General computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma/certificate or equivalent

Tools

Viscometer

pH Meter

Weighting scale

Multimeters

Manufacturing test equipment

Job description

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

As an Engineering Technician, you will play a key role in the daily operations of the chemical laboratory, ensuring the efficient preparation, analysis, and management of chemical solutions in compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards. Your responsibilities will include setting up and maintaining solution preparation and testing equipment, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and accurately documenting activities within the Maximo system. You will also support manufacturing operations by preparing chemical solutions for in-process testing and ensuring error‑free setup of testing lines. Additionally, you will contribute to engineering initiatives focused on enhancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.

Where You Come In

• You execute the preparation, testing, and analysis of chemical solutions to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with specifications.
• You maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments (e.g., YSI, Viscometer, pH Meter, weighting scale) to ensure accurate results.
• You ensure adherence to safety protocols, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals in compliance with OSHA and other relevant regulations.
• You conduct preventive and reparative maintenance duties on solution laboratory equipment and fixtures.
• You maintain appropriate documents (PM documents, pass‑downs, track‑it work orders) and perform IQ/OQ’s, equipment validations, and help maintain spare part inventories.
• You support the execution of equipment qualifications as needed (e.g., weighing scale, viscometer, pH meter, magnetic stirrer, optical inspection metrology).
• You collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, QA) and the US Solution Manufacturing team to support improvement and implementation of engineering solution manufacturing in Malaysia, focusing on wet solution preparations and quality checks.
• You are able to use hand and power tools, multimeters, amp meters, manufacturing test equipment, calipers, and solution measurement technology like viscometer and pH meter.
• You perform all assigned tasks with appropriate safety requirements.
• You follow Dexcom’s safety and lock‑out/tag‑out (LOTO) program.
• You are required to work any shift, including weekends.
• You can perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes You Successful

• You are familiar with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• You must have general computer skills.
• You can read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical documents related to equipment specifications.
• You can write routine reports, pass‑downs, and correspondence.
• You can effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, engineers, and managers.
• You can interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schematic, blueprint, equipment drawing, or schedule form.
• You can troubleshoot and maintain solution lab production/process equipment, perform equipment moves and setups, and work with external suppliers for equipment PM if the work can only be done by the OEM supplier.
• You can perform equipment activities (assembly, testing, etc.) under the supervision of process/equipment engineers, including completing engineering studies and validations.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and personal interaction skills.
• You can work in a fast‑paced, dynamic team environment and possess time management skills to meet schedules.

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.

Travel Required

• 15‑25%

Experience And Education Requirements

• Requires a minimum of 0‑2 years of related experience and a high school diploma/certificate or equivalent.