Sr Manager - Application Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Global growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

Job summary

Dexcom Inc. in San Diego seeks a results-driven leader to mentor and scale an engineering team responsible for the development and deployment of sensor manufacturing equipment.

You will balance technical excellence with people leadership to deliver world-class automation solutions. Responsibilities include driving end-to-end equipment lifecycle, establishing URS, validation plans, and cross‑functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality, and site leadership to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required.
• 13+ years of industry experience.
• 5-8 years of people management experience.
• Experience leading end-to-end equipment lifecycle in high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and equipment development for assembly and inspection processes.
• Translate requirements into detailed equipment specs, URS, and test plans.
• Drive end-to-end lifecycle: concept to transfer to manufacturing operations.
• Coach engineers, foster accountability, and support career growth.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Development, and Quality.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Automation engineering

Robotics

PLC control

Vision systems

OEE optimization

Validation documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Meet the Team

The Global Engineering Automation & Equipment Development team partners across Operations and engineering functions to design, develop, industrialize, and sustain automated manufacturing and assembly solutions that enable safe, compliant, high-throughput production.

This team works cross-functionally—aligning with manufacturing, process development, quality, and site leadership—to deliver globally scalable automation platforms and robust validation/transfer execution across manufacturing sites.

Where You Come In

You will lead, grow, and inspire a high-performing engineering team responsible for the development and deployment of sensor manufacturing equipment. This role combines deep technical leadership with strong people management, ensuring both world-class execution and a highly engaged, continuously developing team.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, inclusive engineering team focused on automation and equipment excellence.
• Establish a strong team culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to engineers, supporting career growth, skill development, and succession planning.
• Set clear expectations for technical rigor, documentation quality, and execution excellence, and reinforce them through regular engagement and recognition.
• Drive employee engagement by fostering open communication, psychological safety, and alignment to business goals.
• Identify capability gaps and proactively develop training and hiring plans to strengthen team expertise across automation disciplines.

Resource & Program Management

• Plan and manage team capacity, resource allocation, and project priorities to ensure alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Balance workload across internal teams and external partners, ensuring optimal utilization and delivery efficiency.

Technical & Program Leadership

• Lead automation and equipment development and integration for assembly and inspection processes, delivering robust, reliable, and repeatable manufacturing solutions.
• Drive full equipment lifecycle execution—from concept and feasibility through design, build, validation, transfer, and sustained performance.
• Translate process requirements into detailed equipment specifications, including URS, validation protocols, test plans, and compliant technical documentation.
• Ensure disciplined project execution by managing timelines, risks, and deliverables, while providing clear, actionable updates to stakeholders.
• Champion data-driven decision-making to improve throughput, labor efficiency, process capability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Cross-Functional & Organizational Leadership

• Partner closely with Manufacturing, R&D, Process Development, and Quality to ensure equipment readiness and successful deployment across sites.
• Drive cross-site alignment on standards, best practices, and scalable automation strategies.
• Lead change management efforts to enable adoption of new equipment and processes with minimal disruption.
• Influence stakeholders at multiple levels, aligning technical direction with business strategy.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and problem-solving for automated systems using structured, data-driven methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, yield, efficiency, and cost reduction.

What Makes You Successful

• Proven success leading and developing engineering teams in a high-volume, regulated manufacturing environment.
• A track record leading end-to-end equipment lifecycle execution, including concept development, feasibility studies, URS development, design reviews, vendor selection, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, and transfer to manufacturing operations.Demonstrated ability to balance technical leadership with people leadership, building engaged, high-performing teams.
• Strong experience in resource planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple concurrent programs.
• Deep knowledge of automation system design, integration, and validation in manufacturing settings.
• Strong decision-making skills with a structured, data-driven approach to risk management and problem-solving.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity while maintaining focus on delivery, compliance, and operational stability.
• Hands‑on leadership of cross-functional teams spanning Automation Engineering, Process Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, and external equipment integrators.
• Demonstrated expertise in automation systems including robotics, precision mechanics, fixtures and tooling, PLC‑based control systems, vision systems, and machine safety architectures.
• Strong background in equipment qualification strategies, including statistical analysis, capability studies, risk management (pFMEA), and compliant documentation development.
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI), capacity expansion, and technology transitions while minimizing disruption to commercial manufacturing.
• History of driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, yield, OEE, reliability, and cost efficiency across manufacturing lines.

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

• Up to 15% (may vary based on project phase and site support needs).

Experience and Education Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with 13+ years of industry experience
• Requires a degree in a technical discipline
• 5-8 years of previous people management 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.

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].

Salary:

$149,000.00 - $248,300.00