Sr. Process Development Engineer

Dexcom; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Comprehensive benefits

Global growth opportunities

Industry-leading organization

Job summary

Dexcom in San Diego is seeking a Sensor Process Development professional to develop and improve manufacturing processes for CGM sensors. You will connect process science with equipment solutions to boost yield, reliability, and scalability across global operations.

The role requires hands-on experience in regulated manufacturing, strong DOE and statistical analysis skills, and the ability to collaborate across R&D, Quality, Automation, and Operations to deliver robust production processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing and improving complex manufacturing processes in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of how materials, process parameters, equipment performance, environment and test methods affect product quality.
• Experience defining and validating manufacturing processes for CGM devices or biosensors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, characterize, optimize, and transfer end-to-end glucose sensor manufacturing processes from concept through production.
• Design and execute process characterization studies and DOE to establish critical parameters and controls.
• Translate product and process requirements into equipment specs and work with vendors to scale manufacturing.
• Lead technical workstreams for equipment design reviews, testing, qualification, and deployment.
• Analyze development and production data to improve process capability, yield, throughput, and reliability.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Statistical analysis

DOE

Root cause analysis

Data-driven problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

JMP

Minitab

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.

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

The Sensor Process Development team develops and improves the manufacturing processes and equipment used to produce Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring sensors. We work across the product lifecycle, from early process development and equipment concepting through characterization, validation, technology transfer, and production support. In this role, you will connect process science with practical equipment solutions to improve sensor performance, manufacturing robustness, and scalability across global operations.

Where You Come In

• You will develop, characterize, optimize, and transfer end-to-end glucose sensor manufacturing processes from concept through production implementation.


• You will design and execute process characterization studies and Design of Experiments (DOE) to establish critical process parameters, operating windows, and process controls.


• You will translate product and process requirements into equipment specifications and partner with equipment, automation, controls, software, and vendors to develop scalable manufacturing solutions.


• You will lead technical workstreams for equipment design reviews, testing, qualification, validation, deployment, and manufacturing readiness.


• You will analyze development and production data to improve process capability, yield, throughput, equipment reliability, and product quality.


• You will lead structured root cause investigations for complex process, equipment, and sensor performance issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.


• You will support new product introduction, manufacturing scale-up, and technology transfer between development teams and global manufacturing sites.


• You will create clear technical documentation, including requirements, protocols, reports, procedures, risk assessments, and process FMEAs, while providing technical guidance to engineers and cross-functional partners.

What Makes You Successful

• You have demonstrated hands-on experience developing and improving complex manufacturing processes in a medical device, biosensor, semiconductor, life science, or other regulated environment.


• You understand how materials, process parameters, equipment performance, environmental conditions, and test methods interact to influence product performance and manufacturing variability.


• You have strong proficiency in statistical analysis, DOE, process capability, Statistical Process Control, test method development, and data-driven problem solving using tools such as JMP or Minitab.


• You have experience defining user and process requirements and supporting the design, build, integration, qualification, and deployment of custom manufacturing equipment or automation.


• You are skilled in root cause analysis, risk management, process validation, and technical documentation within a quality system.


• You can lead complex technical projects, manage competing priorities, communicate recommendations clearly, and drive alignment across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, Equipment Engineering, and Operations.


• You are comfortable working hands-on in laboratory and manufacturing environments and can move effectively between detailed technical analysis and practical implementation.


• Your experience with glucose sensors, electrochemical biosensors, coating or dispensing processes, curing, calibration, environmental controls, global technology transfer, or high-volume manufacturing is preferred.

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

• 15-25%

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.

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].

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Salary

$91,400.00 - $152,300.00