Dexcom · 17 hours ago
Sr Mechanical Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expDexcom Corporation is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and execute novel test methods for wearable device characterization, ensuring product performance and reliability.
DiabetesHealth DiagnosticsMedical DeviceSensor
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the design, development, and execution of novel test methods, including any related fixturing and equipment, to support characterization of device performance attributes, with a focus on the wearable
You will define and execute broad characterization strategies and test plans to measure material, component, subsystem and system level performance across the entire product design lifecycle
You will perform extensive data analysis using engineering statistics best practices to drive data-based decisions
In collaboration with advanced research, materials engineering, design verification, and operations teams, you will create and mature measurement systems and methodologies to characterize, verify, and validate Dexcom products
You will work with cross-functional partners, such as process development, design verification team, packaging, sterilization and operations, to mitigate challenging technical problems via testing solutions
You will drive workstreams independently, compile and analyze data for readouts and effectively communicate results and findings to functional leadership and program stakeholders
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 have extensive test development (fixture design, programming, test procedure and protocol development, etc.) and characterization experience, preferably in the medical device industry
You bring depth of knowledge in mechanical-based, multi-disciplinary products and technologies with background in related testing and metrology tools (e.g. mechanical devices, mechatronics, injection molded plastics, adhesives and coatings)
You are skilled at data analysis methods and software (ex. JMP), with the ability to construct creatively designed experiments to solve complex problems and run MSA (measurement system analysis) to evaluate test method repeatability and reproducibility
You have demonstrated product development experience with proven ability to translate high level product requirements into technical requirements with applicable test methods
You have hands on experience and familiarity with various lab and measurement equipment and are adept at leveraging these tools at will to characterize parts and products
You thrive in environments where there is ambiguity or uncertainty in product requirements and have a willingness to try and test new ideas, coupled with a track record of success in a fast-paced R&D environment
You bring a spirit of innovation to challenge the status quo and pursue innovations in technology, product features, and business processes
You exercise judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action
You have excellent communication (written and verbal), collaboration, and personal interaction skills with the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
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)
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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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