Engineering Technician 2

Dexcom • San Diego, CA

4d • $25 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

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, build readiness evaluations, and procedural updates.

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in OSI Pi charting and SPC understanding
• Able to extract pictures and interpret failure modes by visual checks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Technical certification or coursework related to manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Basic mechanical and electrical skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Experience with PLCs and automation systems
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Good physical condition and the ability to lift heavy objects
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Commitment to safety and quality standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• 2-4 years of related experience
• High School diploma/certificate or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of equipment and production areas.
• Report any faults or issues to senior technicians, engineering or supervisors.
• Work with more experienced technicians and engineers on process improvements.
• Regularly observe machinery and systems to ensure they operate within specified parameters.
• Perform routine fault detection and SPC monitoring.
• Perform routine verifications, inspections, and equipment setups.
• Diagnose process-related problems and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to help implement process improvements and test new products.
• Conduct out of tolerance and calibration, and other equipment related preliminary investigations (LCIs, OOTs etc.).
• Assist in creating and revising standard operating procedures and other technical documentation.
• May be involved in training junior technicians and other operators.
• Analyze all relevant data and use it to improve the processes of the work environment.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Solve complex problems: Troubleshoot and resolve highly complex machine and process issues.
• Optimize processes: Lead continuous improvement initiatives, applying methodologies like Lean Six Sigma.
• Provide leadership and training: Mentor other technicians and lead training sessions for new personnel.
• Conduct root cause analysis: Perform detailed root cause analysis for quality issues and incidents (SPSe).

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED