Dexcom · 10 hours ago
Staff Process Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$111K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expDexcom Corporation is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring. The Staff Process Engineer will provide technical support for pilot plant processes, lead process improvements, and collaborate with various teams to enhance process capability and product quality.
DiabetesHealth DiagnosticsMedical DeviceSensor
Responsibilities
You will lead and execute process improvements for sensor products, with a focus on quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
You will drive structured root‑cause investigations and failure analyses utilizing analytical techniques, requiring a strong foundation in Chemical & Materials engineering principles
You will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations Engineering to identify and implement opportunities that enhance process capability and product quality
You will support production scale-up, second-source qualification, and change control in compliance with design controls and quality system requirements
You will support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring seamless planning, execution, design transfer, and scale-up
You will apply advanced analytical and statistical techniques (e.g., DMAIC, DOE, SPC, RCA) and lead process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
You will present yourself as a role model for leadership behavior across the organization
You can communicate and collaborate effectively across functions
You will do coaching, mentoring, and developing team members
You will drive strategic thinking and long term process improvements
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or Master's degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years of experience
You will lead and execute process improvements for sensor products, with a focus on quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
You will drive structured root‑cause investigations and failure analyses utilizing analytical techniques, requiring a strong foundation in Chemical & Materials engineering principles
You will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations Engineering to identify and implement opportunities that enhance process capability and product quality
You will support production scale-up, second-source qualification, and change control in compliance with design controls and quality system requirements
You will support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring seamless planning, execution, design transfer, and scale-up
You will apply advanced analytical and statistical techniques (e.g., DMAIC, DOE, SPC, RCA) and lead process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
You will present yourself as a role model for leadership behavior across the organization
You can communicate and collaborate effectively across functions
You will do coaching, mentoring, and developing team members
You will drive strategic thinking and long term process improvements
Your experience driving improvement in machine performance, test methods, analytical test equipment, validation standards and manufacturing processes
You use of analytical tools like Structured Problem Solving or DMAIC to drive continuous improvement
You have deep knowledge of process characterization, SPC control, DOE, and leading teams
You have a total system perspective to create high performance solutions where mechanical, electrical and software components interact with people
Your flexibility in a fast-changing environment and ability to prioritize projects while maintaining timelines
You are detail oriented and organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills
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
President and Chief Executive Officer
Matt Dolan
Executive Vice President, Strategy, Corporate Development & Dexcom Labs
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