Engineering Technician 2 ( Monday - Friday from 8AM- 5PM )

Dexcom • San Diego, CA

2d • $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.

Where you come in:
You perform routine inspections of equipment and production areas and report any faults or issues to senior technicians, engineers, or supervisors.
You work closely with experienced technicians and engineers to support process improvement initiatives.
You perform routine fault detection, SPC monitoring, equipment verifications, inspections, and setup activities.
You diagnose process-related issues and implement corrective actions to maintain operational efficiency.
You collaborate with engineering teams to implement process improvements and support new product testing activities.
You conduct preliminary investigations related to out-of-tolerance (OOT), calibration, and other equipment-related issues, including LCIs and similar investigations.
You assist in creating, updating, and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other technical documentation.
You troubleshoot and resolve complex machine, equipment, and process-related issues.
You lead continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma.
You perform detailed root cause analysis for quality issues, equipment failures, and manufacturing incidents, including SPSe investigations.
You support a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing environment by adhering to quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and its application in manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyze images and visual indicators to identify defects and interpret failure modes.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Communication and interpersonal skills enable effective work with technicians, engineers, and production personnel.
• Completed technical certification, specialized training, coursework, or an associate degree in a technical or manufacturing-related field, or possess equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production operations.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and related documentation.
• Experience working with PLCs and automation systems.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends when needed.
• Physically capable of performing job-related tasks, including lifting heavy objects when required.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of equipment and production areas and report any faults or issues to senior technicians, engineers, or supervisors.
• Work closely with experienced technicians and engineers to support process improvement initiatives.
• Perform routine fault detection, SPC monitoring, equipment verifications, inspections, and setup activities.
• Diagnose process-related issues and implement corrective actions to maintain operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement process improvements and support new product testing activities.
• Conduct preliminary investigations related to out-of-tolerance (OOT), calibration, and other equipment-related issues, including LCIs and similar investigations.
• Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex machine, equipment, and process-related issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma.
• Perform detailed root cause analysis for quality issues, equipment failures, and manufacturing incidents, including SPSe investigations.
• Support a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing environment by adhering to quality and safety standards.

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