Equipment Technician 2 - Monday-Friday 2:30PM-11:00PM

Dexcom; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,111 - 53,574; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Growth opportunities

In-house learning programs

Tuition reimbursement

Innovative work environment

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm in San Diego is seeking a skilled candidate for equipment maintenance in manufacturing and R&D. The role involves conducting repairs, supporting engineering activities, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have experience with automated systems and be proficient in maintenance documentation. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $23.31 to $38.89 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in preventive and reparative maintenance duties on equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive and reparative maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain and write equipment binders and maintenance documents.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on automated systems.

Skills

PLC and automated production/process equipment

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electromechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

Associate degree or technical school certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Hand and power tools

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, unlocking information and insights that drive better health outcomes. After 25 years of pioneering the industry, we are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. We aim to deliver personalized, actionable insights that solve important health challenges and continue to improve human health worldwide.

Where You Come In

Responsible for preventative and reparative maintenance of manufacturing equipment, processes, and electronics located in the Production and R&D Departments. Equipment ranges from standard laboratory equipment to full automation. Prepares and maintains reports in online equipment files, document databases, and the Equipment Request program, updates equipment binders, performs Installation Qualifications (IQ), and supports FDA and process protocols. Handles equipment project work as required to duplicate equipment or improve it, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Functional Description

Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check‑out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental circuit design, laser/light transmission devices, or specialized test equipment. Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting. Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment, assists with remedying malfunctions, and designs, constructs, tests and checks out test equipment. Uses manufacturing, test and diagnostic equipment, including test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized test apparatus.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive and reparative maintenance duties on production, manufacturing, and R&D equipment lines, maintaining fixtures, modules, and tooling.
• Maintain and write equipment binders (EB), maintenance documents, and perform IQs, helping to maintain replacement parts.
• Work with engineering and manufacturers to maintain equipment, processes, and/or electronics in a safe and functional condition.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on equipment and automated systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Use hand and power tools, multimeters, amp meters, manufactured test equipment, and calipers.
• Perform equipment activities in equipment development as directed by the project engineer with minimal supervision, including assembly and testing of equipment and completing engineering studies and validations.
• Follow Dexcom’s safety and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) program.
• Required to work any shift.
• Assume and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with PLC and automated production/process equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, electro/mechanical systems, resistance welders, and packaging equipment is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in performing preventive and reparative maintenance duties on production, manufacturing, and R&D equipment lines, maintaining fixtures, modules, and tooling.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment and automated systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform equipment activities in equipment development as directed by a project engineer with minimal supervision, including assembly and testing of equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) or technical school certificate preferred, but not required; equivalent education and work experience acceptable.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, plus general computer skills.
• Equipment and maintenance experience, equipment assembly and shop skills.
• Experience maintaining high-volume manufacturing equipment in an FDA environment.

What You’ll Get

• A front‑row seat to life‑changing CGM technology and our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A 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, innovative, industry‑leading organization committed to employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required

• 0–5%

Experience And Education Requirements

• Typically requires 2–4 years of related experience and a high school diploma, certificate, or equivalent.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom’s AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Salary: $23.31 - $38.89

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing