Engineering Technician 2

Dexcom • San Diego, CA

3d • $25 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Company Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health. We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us. 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, 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
• Typically requires a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience and High School diploma/certificate or equivalent.

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.
• Troubleshoot and resolve highly complex machine and process issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, applying methodologies like Lean Six Sigma.
• Mentor other technicians and lead training sessions for new personnel.
• 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