Dexcom

Sr Process Engineer

Dexcom$91K — $152K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or higher (Master's or PhD)
  • 5-8 years of relevant experience (or 2-5 for Master's, 0-2 for PhD)
  • Strong independent thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Deep theoretical knowledge in engineering principles
  • Experience with analytical tools like DMAIC and SPC

Responsibilities

  • Lead process improvements for assembly products focusing on quality and cost efficiency
  • Drive root-cause investigations using analytical techniques
  • Collaborate with R&D and production teams to enhance product quality
  • Support production scale-up and ensure compliance with design controls
  • Oversee New Product Introduction activities including design transfer
  • Apply advanced analytical techniques in process validation
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively across functions

Benefits

  • Involvement in life-changing continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology
  • Comprehensive benefits program
  • Global growth opportunities
  • Access to in-house learning and tuition reimbursement
  • Work in an innovative industry-leading organization committed to employees and communities
Full Job Description
Meet the team:

Join our dynamic manufacturing engineering team at the San Diego Innovation Center of Excellence, where we lead development, scale up, and transfer of products, manufacturing processes, and equipment into operations, with a primary focus on advancing Dexcom Sensor technology. Responsibilities include providing day-to-day technical support for pilot plant processes and products at our San Diego site, evaluating new product and process introductions for manufacturing readiness and scalability, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational KPIs and business objectives. The Sr Process Engineer will possess a deep theoretical knowledge base combined with strong independent thinking skills. You should excel in translating theoretical concepts into practical solutions, particularly when tackling complex problems. You will lead investigations and data analysis efforts to drive optimal solutions within a matrixed organizational structure.

Where you come in:
  • You will lead and execute process improvements for assembly products, with a focus on quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
  • You will drive structured root-cause investigations and failure analyses utilizing analytical techniques, requiring a strong foundation in assembly engineering principles.
  • You will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations Engineering to identify and implement opportunities that enhance process capability and product quality.
  • You will support production scale-up, second-source qualification, and change control in compliance with design controls and quality system requirements.
  • You will support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring seamless planning, execution, design transfer, and scale-up.
  • You will apply advanced analytical and statistical techniques (e.g., DMAIC, DOE, SPC, RCA) and drive process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
  • You can communicate and collaborate effectively across functions
  • You will drive strategic thinking and long term process improvements


What makes you successful:
  • Your experience driving improvement in machine performance, test methods, analytical test equipment, validation standards and manufacturing processes
  • You use of analytical tools like Structured Problem Solving or DMAIC to drive continuous improvement
  • You have hands on knowledge of process characterization, SPC control, DOE, and project leadership.
  • You have a total system perspective to create high performance solutions where mechanical, electrical and software components interact with people
  • Your flexibility in a fast-changing environment and ability to prioritize projects while maintaining timelines
  • You are detail oriented and organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills


What you9ll 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:
  • 5-15%


Experience and Education Requirements:

Typically requires a Bachelor9s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Master9s degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience.

Salary:
$91,400.00 - $152,300.00

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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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