Sr. Digital Factory Software Systems Engineer

Dexcom; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dexcom is seeking a Digital Factory Software Systems Engineer to join the IT/OT team, supporting manufacturing operations and engineering initiatives in R&D and production plants. You will ensure reliable operation of MES, SCADA, and factory applications, and collaborate across R&D, Engineering, Quality, IT, and Production to drive improvements.

The role requires 5+ years of experience with manufacturing software systems, strong troubleshooting, and knowledge of GMP and ISA-95.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 5–8 years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting manufacturing software systems (e.g., SCADA, LabVIEW, C#, database-driven apps).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of GMP, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day software development and technical support for manufacturing software systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain manufacturing software solutions, including data pipelines and integrations.
• Develop system designs and architecture artifacts (e.g., UML diagrams, interface specifications).
• Support software validation and change control in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Troubleshoot production issues to minimize downtime and maximize uptime.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, IT, and Production to resolve issues.

Skills

SCADA

LabVIEW

C#

Database-driven apps

Manufacturing software

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Master's degree in technical discipline

Tools

SQL Server

Job description

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

Meet The Team

We are seeking a Digital Factory Software Systems Engineer to join the IT/OT team supporting manufacturing operations and engineering initiatives in both R&D and production plants. This engineer will work closely with R&D, Operations Engineering, Quality, and IT teams to ensure reliable operation of manufacturing software platforms in pilot plant and commercial manufacturing including SCADA, SQL Server databases, and custom factory applications. This position combines systems engineering, software development, and manufacturing software systems support to help maintain high system availability and support Dexcom’s manufacturing operations.

Where You Come In

• Provide day-to-day software development and technical support for manufacturing software systems, including MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) integration, SCADA platforms, SQL Server databases, and related factory applications.
• Design, develop, and maintain manufacturing software solutions, including database structures, data pipelines, and application integrations that support digital factory initiatives.
• Develop system designs and architecture artifacts (e.g., UML diagrams, interface specifications, and system documentation) to support software development and system integration.
• Support continuous software improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance system performance, user experience, data integrity, and operational efficiency across manufacturing platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software-related production issues in a timely manner to minimize manufacturing downtime and ensure continuity of manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Engineering, Quality, IT, and Production to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions for software and system anomalies.
• Develop and maintain SQL Server database solutions, including queries, stored procedures, views, and data integrations to support manufacturing operations and analytics.
• Support software deployments, configuration updates, system integrations, and application enhancements within manufacturing environments.
• Participate in software validation, verification, and change control processes in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, system architecture documentation, development standards, and support procedures.
• Investigate using AI tools to speed up all aspects of the development process.
• This position assumes and performs other duties as assigned.

What Makes You Successful

• 5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing or industrial software systems (e.g., SCADA, LabVIEW applications, C#, database-driven applications).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments (e.g., GMP, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma principles).
• Proficiency in SQL and database management
• Familiarity with software deployment tools, system monitoring, and version control practices.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including IT, R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Production.
• Familiarity and have practical experience with industry standards related to manufacturing operations including ISA-95
• Knowledge of FDA regulations such as 21 CFR Part 11
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to document technical issues and communicate with both technical and non-technical users.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with relational databases
• Experience with SW V&V of Automated systems on the factory floor.
• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize projects, and maintain timelines.
• Detail oriented and organized.

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 5-8 years related experience or Master’s degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience.

Flex Workplace

Your primary location will be a home office. You will not have an assigned workstation and will work with your manager to determine office visit needs. You must live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km).

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].

Meritain, an Aetna Company, creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Dexcom. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: https://health1.meritain.com/app/public/#/one/insurerCode=MERITAIN_I&brandCode=MERITAINOVER/machine-readable-transparency-in-coverage?reportingEntityType=TPA_19874&lock=true

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Salary

$111,100.00 - $185,100.00

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