Dexcom

Process Engineer 1

Dexcom • $65K — $108K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience in process development within medical device, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries.
  • Proficiency in experimental design and statistical methods for data-driven decision making.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges.
  • Effective communication skills tailored to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
  • Excellent technical writing skills for reports, protocols, and experimental plans.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute experiments to evaluate sensor manufacturing inputs and outputs.
  • Lead Design of Experiments (DOE) studies and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data, communicating insights effectively.
  • Drive technical understanding of sensor manufacturing processes.
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective action development.
  • Apply lean manufacturing principles to enhance process efficiency and product quality.
  • Support global operations by reducing scrap and improving productivity.

Benefits

  • Front row seat to life-changing CGM technology and community engagement.
  • Comprehensive benefits program.
  • Global growth opportunities.
  • Access to career development through in-house learning and tuition reimbursement.
  • Innovative organization committed to employees and communities.
Full Job Description
Meet the team:

The Sensor Process Development team has global responsibility for supporting sensor development and manufacturing activities across the organization. As part of the Operations team, this group drives process modernization and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance sensor safety, accuracy, and reliability, ultimately delivering positive outcomes for users every day.

The team brings together expertise across a broad range of technical disciplines and experience levels, fostering a highly collaborative environment that encourages innovation and problem-solving. This role will support key technical projects related to sensor process development, providing subject matter expertise in process design and a deep understanding of how manufacturing processes influence sensor performance.

Where you come in:
  • You will design and execute experiments to evaluate sensor manufacturing inputs and outputs, developing robust process controls that ensure sensor accuracy, quality, and reliability.
  • You have hands on experience leading the execution of Design of Experiments (DOE) studies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing and product issues.
  • You will collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data from multiple sources, effectively communicating insights and recommendations to diverse technical and business audiences.
  • You will drive technical understanding of sensor manufacturing processes.
  • You will support areas such as root cause analysis, failure mode investigations, and corrective action development.
  • You will apply lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance process efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing reliability.
  • You will support global manufacturing operations by reducing scrap, improving productivity, increasing yields, and driving gross margin improvements across all manufacturing facilities.
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What makes you successful:
  • You have a bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline, with relevant experience in the medical device, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries.
  • You have experience in process development, including strong proficiency in experimental design and the application of statistical methods to drive data-based decision making.
  • You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deconstruct complex challenges, identify critical variables, and determine key relationships and trends.
  • You have proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment while addressing technically complex and demanding problems.
  • You have effective communicator with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences, including cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
  • You have excellent technical writing skills, with experience authoring technical reports, study protocols, test methods, and experimental plans.
  • You have demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands while maintaining high-quality deliverables in a dynamic work environment.


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 0-2 years of related 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:
$65,000.00 - $108,300.00

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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
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