Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer - Characterization Lead

Dexcom Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 248,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Access to in-house learning programs

Job summary

Dexcom Inc., located in San Diego, is seeking a Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer for the R&D Mechanical Engineering Team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing test strategies, leading performance testing, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the medical device industry, focusing on characterizing multiphysics devices.

You will play a critical part in delivering next-generation product excellence while communicating with cross-functional teams. Join us in making CGM technology life-changing while enjoying comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 13+ years related experience or a Master's degree with 8+ years, or a PhD with 5+ years.
• Extensive experience in test development and characterization in the medical device industry.
• Direct experience with testing and analyzing plastic components.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute performance testing and metrology tools.
• Lead the team in developing metrology tools with test excellence.
• Manage communication with stakeholders and report progress.

Skills

Test development

Metrology tools

Data analysis

System integration

Technical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Root cause analysis

Job description

Meet the team

The R&D Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for the feasibility and development of next-generation products at Dexcom. As part of that role, we design and develop multidisciplinary test systems and characterize product performance across material, component, subsystem and system level attributes. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality and most reliable products for our customers.

Where you come in

• As a Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer within the Mechanical Engineering Characterization Team, you will be responsible for development test strategy, metrology tools, execution of performance testing, data analysis and system integration characterization for mechanical engineering.
• You will architect and drive execution of our test metrology portfolio and roadmap.
• You will lead the team in developing world class metrology tools for product characterization of critical performance attributes, mentoring and coaching junior engineering team members to deliver test excellence.
• You will be accountable as a technical test lead for next generation platforms, organizing and driving characterization plans and strategies that align with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles.
• You will manage communication with cross‑functional stakeholders and leadership, reporting out regularly on progress.
• You will facilitate test method transfer to downstream product development partners, the specifics depending on the need (e.g. Operations in‑line measurement, V&V offline validated method, supplier measurement).
• You will lead and own technical problem solving for mechanical systems, using a structured problem solving methodology and root cause analysis.

What makes you successful

• You have extensive test development (fixture design, programming, test procedure and protocol development, etc.) and characterization experience in the medical device industry, working in a high-volume market.
• You have full lifecycle medical device product design development experience, from feasibility through V&V, design transfer and commercialization.
• You bring depth of test development knowledge and system integration experience in a multidisciplinary product ecosystem.
• Experience with products requiring characterization and testing of multiphysics devices (e.g. electromechanical devices, wearables, biosensors, etc.).
• Direct experience with testing and analyzing plastic components, including materials and polymer chemistry.
• You have a track record of leading teams to deliver technical excellence, meeting timelines for development, translating technology to design at scale, and executing projects as a technical leader with regular visibility to senior management.
• You thrive in environments where there is ambiguity or uncertainty in product requirements and have a willingness to try and test new ideas, coupled with a track record of success in innovation in a fast‑paced R&D environment.
• You exercise judgement within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
• You have excellent communication (written and verbal), collaboration, personal interaction and liaison skills.
• Engineering excellence is a top priority, and you achieve that not only through your work but by influencing that in your team and collaboration with others.

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

5‑15%

Education and Experience

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 13+ years related experience or a Master’s degree and 8+ years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 5+ years of experience.

Salary

$149,000.00 - $248,300.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

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].

Accommodation for Disability

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].