Manufacturing Associate 2 - Monday-Friday (6:00AM-2:30PM)

Dexcom•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Perform hands-on assembly and fabrication of prototypes, engineering builds, and clinical builds that often deviate from standard manufacturing processes. Interpret and execute complex, non-standard work instructions, technical drawings, and build documentation with high accuracy. Collaborate with R&D engineers and operations support teams to support product development, process refinement, and design iterations. Document build activities, deviations, and observations clearly to support traceability and feedback loops. Operate lab-scale and pilot production equipment safely and effectively. Conduct in-process inspections and functional tests to validate prototype performance. Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives for new processes and materials. Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant workspace aligned with safety and quality standards. Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor to support evolving R&D priorities. Sets up and operates various automatic or semi-automatic machines, including robotic assembly equipment used in the production of the company's product. Responsible for the overall operation of potentially large scale manufacturing machinery, including actions such as feeding materials for processing, adjusting settings, performing minor repairs, and pulling finished products from the line. Works from process sheets or written/verbal instructions given by the supervisor to perform production tasks. Checks and inspects operation results against predetermined tolerances. Job requires work performance in accordance with standard practice, which enables the employee to proceed with reference to only questionable cases to the supervisor. Assignments are moderately complex, where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Information exchanged may require diplomacy and tact. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Must have experience in operating machinery and use of computers. Has obtained a broad understanding and knowledge of the job to perform a wide range of tasks. Applies job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks.

Requirements

Must have experience in operating machinery and use of computers.
Has obtained a broad understanding and knowledge of the job to perform a wide range of tasks.
Applies job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks.
Typically requires a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience
High School diploma/certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on assembly and fabrication of prototypes, engineering builds, and clinical builds that often deviate from standard manufacturing processes.
Interpret and execute complex, non-standard work instructions, technical drawings, and build documentation with high accuracy.
Collaborate with R&D engineers and operations support teams to support product development, process refinement, and design iterations.
Document build activities, deviations, and observations clearly to support traceability and feedback loops.
Operate lab-scale and pilot production equipment safely and effectively.
Conduct in-process inspections and functional tests to validate prototype performance.
Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives for new processes and materials.
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant workspace aligned with safety and quality standards.
Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor to support evolving R&D priorities.
Sets up and operates various automatic or semi-automatic machines, including robotic assembly equipment used in the production of the company's product.
Responsible for the overall operation of potentially large scale manufacturing machinery, including actions such as feeding materials for processing, adjusting settings, performing minor repairs, and pulling finished products from the line.
Works from process sheets or written/verbal instructions given by the supervisor to perform production tasks.
Checks and inspects operation results against predetermined tolerances.