Manufacturing Associate 3 - Monday-Friday 6AM-2:30PM

Dexcom Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 61,577,000 - 92,409,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexcom is seeking a hands-on equipment and process support specialist in California to maintain reliable manufacturing and development equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and enhance production systems while documenting maintenance and performance data.

You will collaborate with engineers and technicians to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure safety, quality, and operational excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 4-6 years of related experience or equivalent.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for equipment, processes, and electronics used in Dexcom's Operations, Engineering, and R&D.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve production and development equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
• Prepare, update, and maintain technical documentation, maintenance records, and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment development, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain workplace safety and quality.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

4-6 years related experience

Job description

Meet the Team

Join a collaborative team responsible for supporting and improving the equipment, processes, and electronics that help drive Dexcom's manufacturing, engineering, and research and development operations. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining reliable equipment performance, supporting innovative projects, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that help deliver life-changing technology to people living with diabetes.

Where You Come In :

• You provide technical support for equipment, processes, and electronics used in Dexcom's Operations, Engineering, and Research & Development organizations.
• You troubleshoot, maintain, and improve production and development equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
• You prepare, update, and maintain technical documentation, maintenance records, and associated reports.
• You support cross-functional teams by contributing to equipment development, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Makes You Successful :

• You troubleshoot and repair equipment, process, and electronics issues while identifying and implementing improvements to enhance performance and reliability.
• You perform preventative maintenance activities and maintain accurate maintenance records, spare parts inventories, and equipment documentation.
• You work effectively with equipment manufacturers and vendors to ensure equipment remains safe, functional, and operating at optimal performance.
• You perform programming, integration, and technical support activities for automated equipment, processes, and electronic systems.
• You contribute to equipment, process, and electronics development projects by assisting with planning, purchasing, assembly, testing, and implementation activities.
• You work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.
• You support team operations by assisting with coordination efforts, project activities, and group leader responsibilities as needed.
• You consistently follow safety procedures and perform all assigned work with a strong commitment to workplace safety and quality.
• Your strong problem-solving skills, technical aptitude, and continuous improvement mindset help drive operational excellence and project success.

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 - 24%

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Typically requires a minimum of 4-6 years of related experience and 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].

Meritain, an Aetna Company, creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Dexcom. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: https://health1.meritain.com/app/public/#/one/insurerCode=MERITAIN_I&brandCode=MERITAINOVER/machine-readable-transparency-in-coverage?reportingEntityType=TPA_19874&lock=true

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