Senior Staff Process Development Engineer

Dexcom Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,100 - 225,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Career development opportunities

Global growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dexcom Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Process Development Engineer to lead technical projects in product and process development and to provide expertise on how design impacts device performance.

The role is within the Applicator Process Development team, which owns the new device introduction to high-volume manufacturing and improves safety and reliability across facilities. The candidate will collaborate with R&D, QA, and site teams to transfer processes, define requirements, and drive timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required with substantial related experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to organize and lead teams.
• Experience in study design, data analysis, and statistical interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and optimize new manufacturing processes and test methods for products in CER and lab environments.
• Define technical requirements for scaled production (applicator, transmitter, wearable) and ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and site personnel to meet objectives with minimal oversight.
• Train test lab associates, plant operators, and engineers on methods and results analysis.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve product/process development and manufacturing issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Product design lifecycle

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Mentoring/Coaching

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Job description

Meet the team:

In this role, the Senior Staff Process Development Engineer will lead technical projects related to product/process development and provide expertise in design and understanding product/process/system impacts on device performance.

The Applicator Process Development team provides global ownership of new device product introduction to high volume manufacturing. As part of the Operations organization, the team ensures product and manufacturing modernization along with improvements for safety, and reliability resulting in positive outcomes for our users every day. The team has expertise across many subject areas and experience levels, leading to a collaborative environment with innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• You are the main Operations technical resource: You will design, document, and optimize new manufacturing processes, test methods and procedures for new and existing products in both a clean environment room (CER) and laboratory setting. This includes new rework processes and transfer.
• You will drive and define technical requirements (applicator, transmitter, wearable) and specifications for scaled production, ensure the necessary assembly/test solutions and execute for on-time delivery of project goals.
• You will partner with key R&D, QA, site personnel to evaluate, refine, and gain approval to meet objectives with minimal oversight.
• You will provide guidance and training to test lab associates, plant operators, and engineers on test methods and corresponding results analysis.
• You will identify appropriate analytical tools and equipment required to meet process goals from concept to implementation.
• You will resolve complex product/process development and manufacturing issues and take lead of working cross functional teams to solve.
• You could be asked to investigate field failures, perform failure analysis and determine root cause in order to improve product robustness and reliability.
• Independently manages and prioritizes projects, tracks progress toward overall goals, and provides periodic updates to management.
• You will be asked to demonstrate initiative by seeking out new projects that can positively impact the organization in all aspects of product life cycle in all manufacturing facilities by reducing scrap, increasing gross margins and improving productivity.

Qualifications

• You are excellent at communication (written and verbal) and personal interaction skills. Able to organize and prioritize assignments providing direction to and participation in assigned functional teams.
• You have a strong background in product design lifecycle and overall product technical transfer to manufacturing including in process and bench test methods.
• You obtain expertise in study design, data analysis, statistical techniques and interpretation of results.
• You have the ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty and a willingness to try new/challenging things.
• You have a proven ability to work hands‑on in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.
• You are eager to share, or try out new ideas, perspectives, or solutions.
• You are coach and mentor fellow engineers, operators, and technicians complete their activities when opportunities arise.
• You are detailed oriented with strong time management skills.
• You are able to coach and mentor younger engineers and scientists in test method development and execution.

Benefits

• 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

15-25%

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.

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.

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].

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.

Salary: $135,100.00 - $225,100.00