Dexcom

Mechanical Engineer 2

Dexcom$78K — $131K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
  • 2-5 years related experience, or a Master’s degree with 0-2 years equivalent experience
  • Strong attention to detail in planning and executing experiments
  • Ability to apply basic statistical methods for data analysis
  • Good communication skills for technical reporting
  • Proficiency in managing multiple priorities within a defined scope
  • Collaborative mindset to work in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Execute process development experiments and characterization studies
  • Support the development of precision processes for adhesives, epoxies, and soft materials
  • Follow structured experimental methodologies to generate data
  • Analyze and document experimental results to identify trends
  • Contribute to defining process inputs, outputs, and performance metrics
  • Support documentation in line with QMS and PDP standards
  • Collaborate with diverse teams to execute development plans

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with groundbreaking CGM technology
  • Comprehensive benefits program
  • Growth opportunities on a global scale
  • Access to in-house learning programs or tuition reimbursement
  • Commitment to employee and community support
Full Job Description
Meet the team:

You will join Dexcom's Product Development organization, where we drive innovation in continuous glucose monitoring through advanced materials, process engineering, and device design. This role sits within design realization, translating early concepts into robust, scalable manufacturing processes while building foundational capability in Product & Process Excellence (PPx).

Where you come in:
  • You execute process development experiments and characterization studies to support product development
  • You support development of precision processes for adhesives, epoxies, and soft materials
  • You follow structured experimental methodologies (e.g., DOE) to generate data and improve process understanding
  • You analyze and document experimental results, identifying trends and improvement opportunities
  • You contribute to defining process inputs, outputs, and performance metrics under guidance
  • You support QMS- and PDP-compliant documentation, protocols, and reports
  • You collaborate with design, quality, reliability, and manufacturing teams to execute development plans
  • You apply Product & Process Excellence (PPx) tools to improve process robustness and repeatability


What makes you successful:
  • You bring a strong foundation in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • You demonstrate ability to plan and execute experiments with strong attention to detail
  • You apply basic statistical methods and draw clear conclusions from data
  • You show curiosity in understanding materials-process-performance relationships
  • You communicate technical results clearly in written and verbal formats
  • You manage multiple priorities effectively within defined scope
  • You collaborate well in cross-functional environments and incorporate feedback
  • You demonstrate a growth mindset and willingness to learn new tools and technologies


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 2 - 5 years related experience or Master's degree and 0-2 years' equivalent 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.

Salary:
$78,900.00 - $131,500.00

About Dexcom

Dexcom is a medical device company that specializes in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for people with diabetes. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Dexcom's CGM systems provide real-time glucose readings, allowing people with diabetes to better manage their blood sugar levels. The company's products include the Dexcom G6, G5, and G4 systems, as well as the Dexcom Share remote monitoring system. Dexcom has partnerships with several other companies, including Insulet and Tandem Diabetes Care. In 2020, Dexcom was named one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company.
Learn more about Dexcom
Size
6,300 employees
Market Cap
$43.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$493.6 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+33.7%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
NASDAQ

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