Manufacturing Associate 2 ( Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM )

1 DexCom Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CGM tech exposure

Global growth opportunities

Benefits program

Career development

Dexcom warriors community

Innovative organization

Job summary

Dexcom in San Diego, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Associate 2 to join its Manufacturing Operations team. You will support the production of high-quality CGM devices in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that prioritizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The role involves hands-on assembly, interpreting complex instructions, collaborating with R&D and QA, and documenting build activities to ensure traceability. Opportunity to contribute to prototype and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• You perform hands-on assembly and fabrication of prototypes, engineering builds that may deviate from standard processes.
• You interpret and execute complex work instructions, drawings, and build documentation with accuracy and detail.
• You collaborate with R&D engineers and operations support teams to support product development and design iterations.
• You document build activities, deviations, observations, and outcomes to support traceability.
• You operate lab-scale and pilot production equipment safely and efficiently per procedures.
• You conduct in-process inspections and testing to verify prototype performance and quality.
• You support root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities on new processes and materials.
• You maintain a clean, compliant work environment meeting safety and quality standards.
• You perform additional duties to support evolving R&D priorities.

Education

High School diploma/certificate or equivalent

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.

Meet the Team

Join our Manufacturing Operations team and play a critical role in helping bring life-changing healthcare technology to patients around the world.

As a Manufacturing Associate 2, you will support the production of high-quality products in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are top priorities. You’ll work alongside experienced operators, technicians, engineers, and quality professionals while gaining hands‑on experience with advanced manufacturing processes and equipment. If you are motivated to learn, enjoy working as part of a team, and take pride in producing products that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with Dexcom.

Where you come in:

• You perform hands‑on assembly and fabrication of prototypes, engineering builds, and clinical builds that may deviate from standard manufacturing processes.
• You interpret and execute complex work instructions, technical drawings, and build documentation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• You collaborate with R&D engineers and operations support teams to support product development, process improvements, and design iterations.
• You document build activities, deviations, observations, and outcomes to support traceability and continuous feedback.
• You operate lab‑scale and pilot production equipment safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures.
• You conduct in‑process inspections and functional testing to verify prototype performance and product quality.
• You support root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities related to new processes, materials, and product development.
• You maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment that meets safety and quality standards.
• You perform additional duties as assigned to support evolving R&D priorities and business needs.

What makes you successful:

• You demonstrate a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly techniques, and quality requirements within a development environment.
• You apply company policies, procedures, and work instructions to complete tasks accurately and effectively.
• You follow established processes for routine activities while remaining adaptable to changing priorities and non‑standard builds.
• You communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
• You bring strong attention to detail and maintain accurate documentation to support compliance and traceability.
• You are comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where priorities and processes may evolve during product development.
• You take initiative to identify issues, ask questions, and seek guidance when handling new or unfamiliar tasks.
• You contribute to a collaborative team environment and demonstrate a willingness to learn and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Your ability to balance quality, efficiency, and flexibility enables you to successfully support prototype, engineering, and clinical builds.

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: 0-5%

Experience and Education Requirements:

Typically requires a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience and a High School diploma/certificate or equivalent.

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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].

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Since 1999, Dexcom has simplified and revolutionized diabetes management, positively impacting millions worldwide. At Dexcom, we’re more than just a medical device company; we’re a collective of visionary thinkers, trailblazers, and problem solvers. Our mission transcends the ordinary. We aim to revolutionize healthcare, one groundbreaking technology at a time.