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

Dexcom, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dexcom Corporation in San Diego is seeking a manufacturing specialist to join a collaborative team responsible for product builds and equipment operations. You will participate in pilot manufacturing, set up and run equipment, and help drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes problem solving, cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and equipment teams, and ability to work independently while meeting build schedules. Travel is minimal.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform product builds, equipment setups, changeovers, and shutdowns.
• Execute defined manufacturing processes and approved equipment operations.
• Support build readiness reviews to ensure materials, tooling, equipment, and documentation are in place.
• Participate in pilot manufacturing builds and develop/refine new processes.
• Set up, operate, and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Document troubleshooting activities and build-related issues.

Skills

Pilot builds experience

Root cause analysis

Cross‑functional collaboration

Independent in fast-paced production

Education

High School diploma 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 a collaborative and innovative manufacturing team that plays a critical role in bringing new products and process improvements to life. As part of this team, you will work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Equipment partners to support pilot builds, troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to go beyond routine production work by contributing to process development, equipment optimization, and the successful introduction of new technologies. If you enjoy solving problems, working hands‑on with advanced manufacturing equipment, and making a meaningful impact in a fast‑paced environment, this is the team for you.

Where you come in

• You will perform product builds, equipment setups, changeovers, and shutdowns.
• You will execute defined manufacturing processes and approved equipment operations.
• You will support build readiness reviews to ensure materials, tooling, equipment, and documentation are in place.
• You will participate in pilot manufacturing builds, including the development and refinement of new processes.
• You will set up, operate, and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• You will troubleshoot equipment and process issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• You will execute approved equipment or tooling changes and communicate updates across the team.
• You will analyze process and production data and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• You will support continuous improvement initiatives and help drive process enhancements.
• You will read and interpret LHRs, MPIs, and engineering study instructions.
• You will document troubleshooting activities, observations, and build-related issues.
• You will collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Equipment teams.
• You will assist with equipment qualifications, including IQs, OQs, and PQs.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.

What makes you successful

• You have the ability to interpret engineering study protocols and apply them effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• You bring advanced manufacturing and/or pilot build experience.
• You demonstrate strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills.
• You are capable of working independently in a fast‑paced production environment.
• You have effective cross‑functional collaboration skills and can partner successfully with stakeholders across multiple teams.

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]. 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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