Senior Engineering Manager - Automation & Equipment Development

Dexcom; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 149,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Global growth opportunities

Career development & tuition support

Access to cutting-edge CGM technology

Job summary

Dexcom is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive automation and equipment development for sensor manufacturing. You will lead a high-performing team, translate process requirements into detailed equipment specs, and ensure robust, compliant execution across sites.

The role emphasizes lifecycle ownership from concept to transfer, with a heavy focus on reliability, yield, and OEE in a regulated medical device environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with 13+ years of industry experience.
• Strong leadership experience in high-volume, regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with NPI, capacity expansion, and technology transitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing engineering team responsible for automation and equipment development.
• Plan, scope, and prioritize projects across sites to meet timelines.
• Translate requirements into URS, validation protocols, and compliant docs.
• Drive equipment lifecycle from concept to transfer to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, R&D, Quality to deploy across sites.
• Drive continuous improvement for yield, throughput, and OEE.

Skills

Automation leadership

Team leadership

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Manufacturing process optimization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Robotics

PLC programming

Vision systems

Equipment qualification

Process validation

Job description

Dexcom is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive automation and equipment development for sensor manufacturing. You will lead a high-performing team, translate process requirements into detailed equipment specs, and ensure robust, compliant execution across sites.

The role emphasizes lifecycle ownership from concept to transfer, with a heavy focus on reliability, yield, and OEE in a regulated medical device environment.