Mechanical Engineer 2

Dexcom Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexcom Inc. is seeking a Process Development specialist to drive experiments and characterization for product development in the CGM space. You will help translate concepts into scalable manufacturing processes while building PPx capability across teams.

The role requires a solid foundation in an engineering or materials science field, experience planning DOE-style studies, and strong data interpretation skills. Collaboration across design, quality, reliability, and manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 2–5 years related experience, or Master's degree with 0–2 years equivalent experience.
• Ability to plan and execute experiments with strong attention to detail.
• Apply basic statistical methods and draw clear conclusions from data.

Responsibilities

• Execute process development experiments and characterization studies to support product development.
• Support development of precision processes for adhesives, epoxies, and soft materials.
• Follow structured experimental methodologies (e.g., DOE) to generate data and improve process understanding.
• Analyze and document experimental results, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to defining process inputs, outputs, and performance metrics under guidance.
• Support QMS- and PDP-compliant documentation, protocols, and reports.
• Collaborate with design, quality, reliability, and manufacturing teams to execute development plans.
• Apply PPx tools to improve process robustness and repeatability.

Skills

Experiment planning

Statistical methods

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Meet the team:

You will join Dexcom’s Product Development organization, where we drive innovation in continuous glucose monitoring through advanced materials, process engineering, and device design. This role sits within design realization, translating early concepts into robust, scalable manufacturing processes while building foundational capability in Product & Process Excellence (PPx).

Where you come in:

• You execute process development experiments and characterization studies to support product development
• You support development of precision processes for adhesives, epoxies, and soft materials
• You follow structured experimental methodologies (e.g., DOE) to generate data and improve process understanding
• You analyze and document experimental results, identifying trends and improvement opportunities
• You contribute to defining process inputs, outputs, and performance metrics under guidance
• You support QMS- and PDP-compliant documentation, protocols, and reports
• You collaborate with design, quality, reliability, and manufacturing teams to execute development plans
• You apply Product & Process Excellence (PPx) tools to improve process robustness and repeatability

What makes you successful:

• You bring a strong foundation in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• You demonstrate ability to plan and execute experiments with strong attention to detail
• You apply basic statistical methods and draw clear conclusions from data
• You show curiosity in understanding materials–process–performance relationships
• You communicate technical results clearly in written and verbal formats
• You manage multiple priorities effectively within defined scope
• You collaborate well in cross-functional environments and incorporate feedback
• You demonstrate a growth mindset and willingness to learn new tools and technologies

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 Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 2 - 5 years related experience or Master's degree and 0-2 years' equivalent experience.

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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Salary:$75,200.00 - $125,300.00