Staff Engineer - Automation Controls & Vision Systems

The Company

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. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

You will be part of the Global Engineering team within Operations, tasked with end-to-end technical oversight of our manufacturing technologies spanning our suppliers, contract manufactures and automation houses.  Including providing technical support for on-market production at our manufacturing sites. You will bring your expertise and passion for automation controls and vision systems design and validation to work closely in cross-functional teams to integrate cutting-edge technology into our manufacturing processes.  You will ensure high efficiency, precision, and quality in our operations. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust new product introduction, capacity expansions, and sustained on-market performance. This crucial role supports Dexcom's thrilling growth trajectory in delivering essential, life-changing products to our valued customers. As part of this dynamic and highly effective team, you will collaborate closely across multiple functions, gaining broad exposure to our entire product life cycle.

Where you come in: 

• You will lead and collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams in the development of product assembly equipment, system architecture, robotics concepts, and tooling.

• You will conduct feasibility studies, testing new and modified designs, and analyze mechanical systems and equipment to drive greater yield, performance, and quality. 

• You will develop test plans, equipment requirements, protocols, and reports to ensure designs meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and standards for new equipment and processes, including IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.

• You will review and approve equipment acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and reports for new or modified production equipment at contract manufacturing partners. Assist in protocol execution as needed.

• You will plan, design, develop, and execute equipment improvement projects, ensuring comprehensive documentation and timely communication with leadership and cross-functional teams.  Lead root cause investigation activities related to equipment and processes.

• You will review and analyze daily contract manufacturing production data, implementing strategies to enhance output and efficiency of equipment performance.

What makes you successful:

• You have proficiency in automation and validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ/TMV). You posses the ability of translating user requirements into validation deliverables. 

• You can lead cross-functional Controls, SCADA, and software engineers to support controls work streams for automation programs.  You can engage with teams and integrator as SME on areas such as automation controls, It/OT, vision systems.

• You have experience with the design, programming, and troubleshooting of control systems; familiar with vision system software and hardware, such as cameras, sensors, and lighting for automated inspection, quality control, and guidance.  

• You collaborate for URS development & design reviews of all control aspects of the development of an automated system.

• You can coordinate software deployment, mentored junior controls engineers, led debug and root cause analysis, and provided direction to project teams and integrators, throughout all phases of validation and qualification of an automated equipment.

• You are respected for your demonstrated, robust engineering expertise in the realms of controls, and analytics, coupled with your adeptness in applying this knowledge within the dynamic, high-volume, and highly regulated Class II medical device industry.

• You stay abreast of advancing technologies and the evolving regulatory landscapes in the realm of automation IT/OT, proactively seeking out new technologies and processes for implementation.

• You have extensive experience with robotics used in molding processes, such as pick-and-place robots, demonstrating proficiency in their programming, integration, and optimization within manufacturing systems. You are also highly skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining molding machines and automation equipment, ensuring continuous, efficient, and high-quality production.

• You can work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with cross-functional partners in manufacturing, R&D, supply chain, and quality assurance to achieve common goals.

• You effectively communicate with internal teams and external partners. This includes conveying technical concepts clearly, providing timely updates, and fostering collaborative relationships to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.

• You contribute to the innovation in approach, processes, and methodologies while ensuring adherence to company, customer, and industry requirements and specifications. You support the identification and implementation of technology and process solutions to enhance performance and achieve both short-term and long-term objectives.

Key Competencies:

• Expertise in automation technologies, including Programable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and SCADA systems. This includes the ability to design, program and troubleshoot these systems.

• Strong analytical skills to identify opportunities for automation, develop solutions, and troubleshoot issues related to control engineering and computer system validation.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field. 

• Possesses extensive hands-on experience with high-volume automation assembly and test machines for molded parts, including the development of proof of concepts to evaluate and optimize automation assembly methods. Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and developing fixtures and equipment, designing and developing robotics, and troubleshooting for high-volume, Class II medical devices. 

• Expert in statistical process control (SPC) and proficient in using software tools such as Minitab or JMP for data analysis, process troubleshooting and optimization.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks, dimensional tolerancing and GD&T Standards.

• Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN, KAIZEN, and Six Sigma methodologies to significantly enhance equipment efficiency, reduce operational costs, and elevate product quality standards.

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:

• 15-25%

Experience and Education Requirements: 

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a technical discipline with 8-12 years of related industry experience.

Remote Workplace: Your location will be a home office; you are not required to live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km). If you reside within commuting distance of a Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km) a hybrid working environment may be available. Ask about our Flex workplace option.

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