Dexcom
Principal Process Engineer - Thin Films & Coatings
Dexcom, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
Principal Process Engineer - Thin Films & Coatings. Dexcom is seeking a Principal Process Engineer with a strong foundation in thin films, coatings, and advanced materials to lead the development and scale-up of manufacturing technologies for cutting-edge medical devices. You will be part of the Global Engineering team within Operations, providing end-to-end technical oversight of external and internal manufacturing technologies across the product workflow and life cycle. This role bridges materials science, process innovation, and product reliability, driving solutions from concept through to commercialization. You will work with Global Engineering in technology transfer and scale at the intersection of R&D to Operations manufacturing, shaping how novel materials and surface technologies are integrated into life-saving products. You will bring your expertise, passion, and technical leadership to ensure robust new product design introductions, on-market changes, and sustained performance of the Dexcom product portfolio. Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise in leading and advising programs identifying new thin films, coatings, and surface modification processes and associated analytical characterization and testing capabilities to deliver solutions with differentiating value to the business, customers, patients, and environment, contributing to improved margins and long-term business growth in a highly regulated Class II medical device industry. Develop and implement a data-driven approach translating product performance requirements into scalable, validated manufacturing processes. Support a range of programs from new product introductions and launches to scale up, on-market, and end-of-life management. Lead collaborative efforts and direct material and process selection activities, ensuring seamless progression, timely feedback, and optimization while fostering teamwork and accountability. Lead root cause investigations and failure analysis to deliver rapid, robust solutions backed by data and understanding of material–process–product interactions. Ensure adherence to design, quality, and safety standards, upholding GMP, FDA, and ISO guidelines. Support planning and execution of new product validations and on-market change assessments. Provide technical leadership to suppliers and internal teams, ensuring adherence to sound engineering and operations practices throughout the supply chain, fostering partnerships and a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Anticipate and respond to changing market requirements by addressing regulatory and sustainability trends and market shifts; maintain business continuity, customer satisfaction, and competitive margin profile/performance differentiation. What Makes You Successful
Strong engineering expertise in thin films, coatings, and surface modification, with associated characterization and test methods; demonstrated knowledge of structure–processing–property relationships in a dynamic, high-volume, regulated Class II medical device environment. Experience collaborating with R&D on design for manufacturing considerations for new product development; partner with engineering peers to support material selection and part design for high-scale manufacturing for stable on-market performance while driving continuous improvement. Ability to stay abreast of advancing technologies and the competitive landscape; proactively seek opportunities for implementation. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems with creativity and precision. Strong collaboration with cross-functional partners in R&D, quality assurance, manufacturing, and supply chain. Drive innovation in approach, processes, and methodologies while ensuring adherence to company, customer, and industry requirements; proven ability to scale processes from lab to full-scale high-volume production while maintaining quality and compliance; provide recommendations for technology and process solutions to meet short-term and long-term objectives. Commitment to mentoring and coaching to support team development and accountability. Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders across engineering, operations, and executive leadership. Qualifications
PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomaterials Engineering, or related field. Experience in product design and 10+ years in process engineering for medical devices, diagnostics, or high-precision manufacturing. Expertise in thin film deposition, polymer coatings, surface engineering, and analytical techniques. Strong understanding of GMP, ISO 13485, and Class II Medical Device FDA requirements. Education And Experience
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 15+ years related experience or a Master’s degree and 10+ years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 7+ years of experience. What You’ll Get
A front row seat to life-changing CGM technology and access to a supportive community. A comprehensive benefits program and career development opportunities, including in-house learning and/or tuition reimbursement. An innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. Travel Required
15-25% Flex Workplace
Your primary location will be a home office. You will not have an assigned workstation and will work with your manager to determine office visit needs. You must live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km). Please note: This description does not include all duties and responsibilities and may be amended at any time. Dexcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accessibility accommodations, contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.
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Principal Process Engineer - Thin Films & Coatings. Dexcom is seeking a Principal Process Engineer with a strong foundation in thin films, coatings, and advanced materials to lead the development and scale-up of manufacturing technologies for cutting-edge medical devices. You will be part of the Global Engineering team within Operations, providing end-to-end technical oversight of external and internal manufacturing technologies across the product workflow and life cycle. This role bridges materials science, process innovation, and product reliability, driving solutions from concept through to commercialization. You will work with Global Engineering in technology transfer and scale at the intersection of R&D to Operations manufacturing, shaping how novel materials and surface technologies are integrated into life-saving products. You will bring your expertise, passion, and technical leadership to ensure robust new product design introductions, on-market changes, and sustained performance of the Dexcom product portfolio. Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise in leading and advising programs identifying new thin films, coatings, and surface modification processes and associated analytical characterization and testing capabilities to deliver solutions with differentiating value to the business, customers, patients, and environment, contributing to improved margins and long-term business growth in a highly regulated Class II medical device industry. Develop and implement a data-driven approach translating product performance requirements into scalable, validated manufacturing processes. Support a range of programs from new product introductions and launches to scale up, on-market, and end-of-life management. Lead collaborative efforts and direct material and process selection activities, ensuring seamless progression, timely feedback, and optimization while fostering teamwork and accountability. Lead root cause investigations and failure analysis to deliver rapid, robust solutions backed by data and understanding of material–process–product interactions. Ensure adherence to design, quality, and safety standards, upholding GMP, FDA, and ISO guidelines. Support planning and execution of new product validations and on-market change assessments. Provide technical leadership to suppliers and internal teams, ensuring adherence to sound engineering and operations practices throughout the supply chain, fostering partnerships and a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Anticipate and respond to changing market requirements by addressing regulatory and sustainability trends and market shifts; maintain business continuity, customer satisfaction, and competitive margin profile/performance differentiation. What Makes You Successful
Strong engineering expertise in thin films, coatings, and surface modification, with associated characterization and test methods; demonstrated knowledge of structure–processing–property relationships in a dynamic, high-volume, regulated Class II medical device environment. Experience collaborating with R&D on design for manufacturing considerations for new product development; partner with engineering peers to support material selection and part design for high-scale manufacturing for stable on-market performance while driving continuous improvement. Ability to stay abreast of advancing technologies and the competitive landscape; proactively seek opportunities for implementation. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems with creativity and precision. Strong collaboration with cross-functional partners in R&D, quality assurance, manufacturing, and supply chain. Drive innovation in approach, processes, and methodologies while ensuring adherence to company, customer, and industry requirements; proven ability to scale processes from lab to full-scale high-volume production while maintaining quality and compliance; provide recommendations for technology and process solutions to meet short-term and long-term objectives. Commitment to mentoring and coaching to support team development and accountability. Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders across engineering, operations, and executive leadership. Qualifications
PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomaterials Engineering, or related field. Experience in product design and 10+ years in process engineering for medical devices, diagnostics, or high-precision manufacturing. Expertise in thin film deposition, polymer coatings, surface engineering, and analytical techniques. Strong understanding of GMP, ISO 13485, and Class II Medical Device FDA requirements. Education And Experience
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 15+ years related experience or a Master’s degree and 10+ years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 7+ years of experience. What You’ll Get
A front row seat to life-changing CGM technology and access to a supportive community. A comprehensive benefits program and career development opportunities, including in-house learning and/or tuition reimbursement. An innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. Travel Required
15-25% Flex Workplace
Your primary location will be a home office. You will not have an assigned workstation and will work with your manager to determine office visit needs. You must live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km). Please note: This description does not include all duties and responsibilities and may be amended at any time. Dexcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accessibility accommodations, contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.
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