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Dexcom

Staff Medical Device Engineer

Dexcom, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Company Overview 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. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. We aim to continually improve human health and become a leading consumer health technology company.

Role Overview As a member of the Advanced Research & Technology (ART) Team, you will support the evaluation of new technologies through testing, modeling, analysis, prototyping, and experimentation. You will collaborate with other engineers, scientists, and technical personnel across departments and vendors, influencing Dexcom’s development roadmap and impacting millions of lives.

Where You Come In

Design, set up, plan, and perform electrical, mechanical, or related experiments in the lab.

Design, fabricate, document, and troubleshoot new test fixtures and equipment.

Improve and/or optimize existing test equipment, fixtures, and methods.

Support development of new or improved test methods simulating actual product use conditions.

Generate and execute test protocols leveraging statistical best practices, documenting the results.

Analyze experimental data to build statistically sound models and develop conclusions.

Provide design recommendations while acknowledging potential tradeoffs of solutions.

Build and evaluate prototypes.

What Makes You Successful

Comfortable working hands‑on in a fast‑paced environment.

Comfortable managing several parallel activities.

High proficiency with engineering software tools for CAD (SolidWorks required).

High proficiency with statistical analysis (DOE, Gauge R&R, ANOVA, Power and Sample Size).

Ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty and a willingness to try new and challenging things.

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Familiarity with DMAIC problem‑solving techniques.

Familiarity with FEA tools (Abaqus preferred).

Familiarity with JMP or Minitab (JMP preferred).

Familiarity with programming (LabVIEW preferred).

Familiarity with image‑processing techniques.

Familiarity with control systems (actuators, pneumatics, sensors, etc.).

Familiarity operating equipment within a machine shop (Mill, Lathe, etc.).

Experience working within a regulated medical device environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.

Basic skills or knowledge related to product, process, equipment, and fixture design, development and improvement.

What You’ll Get

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.

Travel Required 0–5%

Experience and Education Requirements Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 8–12 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 5–7 years of equivalent industry experience, or a PhD with 2–4 years of experience.

Base Pay Range $128,600.00/yr – $214,400.00/yr

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.

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