Sr Medical Device Engineer

DexCom • San Diego, CA

73d • $105,800 - $176,300

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.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or master's degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years' experience.
• Adept at data analysis methods and analysis software, with the ability to construct appropriately powered and creatively designed experiments to solve complex problems.
• Able to use CAD, design, & review drawings.
• Able to assess equipment requirements (URS) and document equipment, installation, and calibration protocols.
• Demonstrate effective technical writing skills, including ability to write protocols, design of experiments (DOEs) and other technical reports and documents.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritize activities to meet objectives on time and with a high level of quality.
• Adept with statistical and data analysis tools, JMP preferred.
• Can evaluate and apply design tradeoffs and constraints for design optimization.
• Demonstrated history of running self-directed projects, managing timelines, completing technology transfer, and executing projects in an R&D environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with coatings or membrane application is a huge bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical study design and execution for iterative design improvement.
• Design fixtures & equipment for new processes & be responsible for the tolerance analysis, integration, iteration, & documentation.
• Work with vendors & diverse engineering teams to onboard new equipment and processes.
• Develop the processes and hardware required to manufacture best-in-class next-generation glucose sensors.
• Identify critical formulation and coating process parameters and develop optimum processing windows and boundary specs.
• Develop requirements and specifications for new sensor designs and manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless transitions into large-scale manufacturing.
• Bring best-in-class statistical data processing techniques to the Membrane team and mentor junior staff on the subject.
• Lead or contribute to root-cause analysis experiments and present findings to project teams.
• Draft and edit formal documents related to formulations and application procedures.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to develop and launch innovative wearable biosensors.
• Develop high-throughput evidence programs, oversee risk assessments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product labeling decisions and generate intellectual property for new market indications.

Benefits

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology.
• 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
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees