Dexcom · 1 month ago
Sr Medical Device Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $176K/yr
5+ years expDexcom Corporation is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), aiming to improve health on a global scale. The Senior Medical Device Engineer will support clinical study design, develop manufacturing processes for glucose sensors, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to innovate wearable biosensors.
DiabetesHealth DiagnosticsMedical DeviceSensor
Responsibilities
You will support clinical study design and execution for iterative design improvement
You will design fixtures & equipment for new processes & be responsible for the tolerance analysis, integration, iteration, & documentation
You will work with vendors & diverse engineering teams to onboard new equipment and processes
You develop the processes and hardware required to manufacture best-in-class next-generation glucose sensors
You identify critical formulation and coating process parameters and develop optimum processing windows and boundary specs
You develop requirements and specifications for new sensor designs and manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless transitions into large-scale manufacturing
You will bring best-in-class statistical data processing techniques to the Membrane team and mentor junior staff on the subject
You will lead or contribute to root-cause analysis experiments and present findings to project teams
You will draft and edit formal documents related to formulations and application procedures
You lead multi-disciplinary teams to develop and launch innovative wearable biosensors
You 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
Qualification
Required
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
You will support clinical study design and execution for iterative design improvement
You will design fixtures & equipment for new processes & be responsible for the tolerance analysis, integration, iteration, & documentation
You will work with vendors & diverse engineering teams to onboard new equipment and processes
You develop the processes and hardware required to manufacture best-in-class next-generation glucose sensors
You identify critical formulation and coating process parameters and develop optimum processing windows and boundary specs
You develop requirements and specifications for new sensor designs and manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless transitions into large-scale manufacturing
You will bring best-in-class statistical data processing techniques to the Membrane team and mentor junior staff on the subject
You will lead or contribute to root-cause analysis experiments and present findings to project teams
You will draft and edit formal documents related to formulations and application procedures
You lead multi-disciplinary teams to develop and launch innovative wearable biosensors
You 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
You are adept at data analysis methods and analysis software, with the ability to construct appropriately powered and creatively designed experiments to solve complex problems
You are able to use CAD, design, & review drawings
You are able to assess equipment requirements (URS) and document equipment, installation, and calibration protocols
You demonstrate effective technical writing skills, including ability to write protocols, design of experiments (DOEs) and other technical reports and documents
You 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
You are adept with statistical and data analysis tools, JMP preferred
You can evaluate and apply design tradeoffs and constraints for design optimization
You have a demonstrated history of running self-directed projects, managing timelines, completing technology transfer, and executing projects in an R&D environment
Preferred
Prior experience with coatings or membrane application is a huge bonus
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.
Company
Dexcom
Dexcom develops, manufactures, and distributes continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (54)
2024 (41)
2023 (67)
2022 (75)
2021 (49)
2020 (36)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.16BKey Investors
RWI Group
2023-05-02Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2020-05-12Post Ipo Debt
2018-11-01Post Ipo Equity· $750M
Leadership Team
Jacob Leach
Chief Operating Officer
Matt Dolan
Executive Vice President, Strategy, Corporate Development & Dexcom Labs
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