Pilot Production Technician II — Growth & Impact

Dexcom, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Growth opportunities

Career development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dexcom, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician 2 in San Diego to support pilot production, engineering studies, and process development. You will set up equipment, run changeovers, monitor processes, and help improve methods while maintaining safety and quality.

Work with engineers and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, document results, and contribute to next-generation Dexcom CGM devices. Requires 2–4 years of related experience and a high school diploma, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 2-4 years of related manufacturing experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience supporting pilot production and engineering studies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, perform changeovers, and shut down pilot production equipment to support manufacturing and engineering activities.
• Monitor pilot production equipment and adjust process parameters to optimize performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain production fixtures, request replacements when needed, and coordinate the ordering of tools and spare parts.
• Support the development and improvement of manufacturing methods, processes, and procedures.
• Interpret and follow manufacturing documentation, including LHRs, MPIs, and engineering study instructions.
• Partner with engineers to execute engineering studies, experiments, and process evaluations.
• Assist with equipment setup, calibration, and quality testing for pilot parts, components, subassemblies, and finished assemblies.
• Maintain accurate equipment records and ensure documentation is updated within applicable recordkeeping systems.
• Support equipment qualification activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and perform additional responsibilities as needed to support business and operational objectives.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Pilot production

Engineering support

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dexcom, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician 2 in San Diego to support pilot production, engineering studies, and process development. You will set up equipment, run changeovers, monitor processes, and help improve methods while maintaining safety and quality.

Work with engineers and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, document results, and contribute to next-generation Dexcom CGM devices. Requires 2–4 years of related experience and a high school diploma, with opportunities for growth