Senior Staff Process Development Engineer

Dexcom • San Diego, CA

3d

About The Position

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. Join Dexcom’s advanced sensor development team, where we’re pushing the boundaries of wearable biosensor technology. This technical leadership role is part of a high-impact group focused on developing precision coating processes for our next-generation continuous analyte monitoring systems. We work at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, and manufacturing scale-up—bringing together cutting-edge coating technologies and regulated medical device standards. If you’re passionate about thin-film coatings, flexible electronics, and solving complex process challenges, this is the team for you.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or other related technical discipline
• Deep expertise in wet thin-film coating technologies, including slot-die, contact, and/or jet dispensing.
• Skilled in fluid dynamics, rheology, and surface science as applied to coating processes.
• Hands-on experience with coating equipment setup, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with electro-chemical processes
• Proficiency includes scaling processes to high-volume manufacturing and integrating with production systems.
• Familiar with ISO 13485 and FDA GMP requirements for regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical skills and use data-driven approaches to optimize process performance.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator, able to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor others.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 13+ years related experience or a Master’s degree and 8+ years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of wet thin-film coating processes for applying sensitive chemical formulations onto flexible substrates.
• Evaluate and implement advanced coating technologies such as slot-die, jet/contact dispensing, and other related methods.
• Design lab-scale coating processes that have a pathway towards high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Establish metrology and process control strategies to ensure coating uniformity, controlled coating thickness, and minimal material waste.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with formulation scientists, equipment engineers, and sensor development teams to ensure robust process integration.
• Troubleshoot coating defects and drive continuous improvement in yield, throughput, and material utilization.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to Dexcom’s coating technology roadmap.
• Ensure coating processes meet regulatory standards and support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees