Sr Staff Medical Device Engineer - Sensor Design and Development at Dexcom, Inc in San Diego, California

Job Description:

About Dexcom


Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), develops and markets Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetes. The company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes. Since the company's inception, Dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class - while empowering the community to take control of diabetes. Dexcom reported full-year 2022 revenues of $2.9B, a growth of 18% over 2021. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 8,000 people worldwide.



Meet the team:



This role will be joining Dexcom's Sensor R&D team responsible for the design and development of improved and novel sensing products.



Where you come in:

• You will be responsible for providing technical leadership for a sensor design and development program.
  
  


• You will interface between the product core team, engineering management, and the executing technical teams; develop working plans and provide updates on program status and technical risk.
  
  


• You will be responsible for defining the specifications of the sensor design under development in order to meet the product requirements of the program. You'll be expected to work creatively and effectively through design trade-offs and managing technical and timeline risks as the product matures.
  
  


• You will be responsible for ensuring the sensor development project maintains compliance with medical device quality standards and the completion of product design control phase gate deliverables.
  
  


• You will play a vital role in driving and incorporating technical innovation into best in class sensing products aimed at empowering individuals to take control of their health.
  
  

What makes you successful:

• Requires advanced technical knowledge in disciplines of electrochemistry, materials science, bioengineering, chemistry or related field.
  
  


• Requires proven experience in leading design and development project teams. Previous experience commercializing medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech products preferred.
  
  


• Strong analytical skills and well versed in latest methods of data analysis and analysis software, with the ability to construct appropriately powered and designed experiments to characterize sensitivity to critical parameters and noise factors in the function of the sensor design. Applied experience in design for six sigma best practices is preferred.
  
  


• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and presenting technical material.
  
  


• High level of responsibility and accountability on project outcomes.
  
  


• You can run self-directed projects, project teams, manage timelines, transfer technology and execute projects in a R&D environment.
  
  

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 Bachelors degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 13+ years related experience or a Masters degree and 8+ years equivalent industry experience of a PhD and 5+ years of experience.
  
  

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


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. Dexcom's AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.


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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