Sr Manager - Application Automation

Dexcom • San Diego, CA

2d • $149,000 - $248,300

About The Position

Dexcom’s Global Engineering Automation & Equipment Development team partners across Operations and engineering functions to design, develop, industrialize, and sustain automated manufacturing and assembly solutions for safe, compliant, high-throughput production. The team works with manufacturing, process development, quality, and site leadership to deliver globally scalable automation platforms and robust validation and transfer execution across manufacturing sites.

The Sr Manager will lead, grow, and inspire an engineering team responsible for developing and deploying sensor manufacturing equipment. The role combines technical leadership with people management, with responsibility for strong execution and ongoing team development. The position leads automation and equipment development for assembly and inspection processes throughout the equipment lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through design, build, validation, transfer, and sustained performance. It also manages team resources and programs, collaborates across functions and sites, and drives operational excellence and continuous improvement.

The position typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 13 or more years of industry experience, including 5–8 years of previous people management experience. Travel is required up to 15%, potentially varying with project phase and site support needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Typically 13 or more years of industry experience.
• 5–8 years of previous people management experience.
• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams in high-volume, regulated manufacturing.
• Experience leading end-to-end equipment lifecycle execution, including concept development, feasibility studies, URS development, design reviews, vendor selection, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, and transfer to manufacturing operations.
• Ability to balance technical and people leadership and build engaged, high-performing teams.
• Experience in resource planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple concurrent programs.
• Deep knowledge of automation system design, integration, and validation in manufacturing.
• Strong decision-making skills and a structured, data-driven approach to risk management and problem-solving.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity while maintaining delivery, compliance, and operational stability.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams spanning Automation Engineering, Process Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, and external equipment integrators.
• Expertise in automation systems including robotics, precision mechanics, fixtures and tooling, PLC-based control systems, vision systems, and machine safety architectures.
• Background in equipment qualification strategies, including statistical analysis, capability studies, risk management (pFMEA), and compliant documentation development.
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI), capacity expansion, and technology transitions while minimizing disruption to commercial manufacturing.
• History of continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, yield, OEE, reliability, and cost efficiency across manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and develop an inclusive, high-performing engineering team focused on automation and equipment excellence.
• Establish a team culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor, and provide performance feedback to engineers; support career growth, skill development, and succession planning.
• Set expectations for technical rigor, documentation quality, and execution excellence, reinforcing them through engagement and recognition.
• Foster open communication, psychological safety, and alignment with business goals to drive employee engagement.
• Identify capability gaps and develop training and hiring plans to strengthen automation expertise.
• Plan team capacity, resource allocation, and project priorities in alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Balance workloads across internal teams and external partners to support effective utilization and delivery.
• Lead automation and equipment development and integration for assembly and inspection processes.
• Manage equipment lifecycle execution from concept and feasibility through design, build, validation, transfer, and sustained performance.
• Translate process requirements into equipment specifications, including URS, validation protocols, test plans, and compliant technical documentation.
• Manage project timelines, risks, and deliverables and provide stakeholders with clear, actionable updates.
• Use data-driven decision-making to improve throughput, labor efficiency, process capability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Partner with Manufacturing, R&D, Process Development, and Quality to ensure equipment readiness and successful site deployment.
• Drive cross-site alignment on standards, best practices, and scalable automation strategies.
• Lead change management to support adoption of new equipment and processes with minimal disruption.
• Influence stakeholders at multiple levels and align technical direction with business strategy.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting automated systems using structured, data-driven methods.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on reliability, yield, efficiency, and cost reduction.

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.
• An opportunity to work with CGM technology and learn about the Dexcom Warriors community.
• An innovative, industry-leading organization committed to employees, customers, and the communities it serves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior