Manufacturing Technician 2 (Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 2:30 PM)
Dexcom
Summary
Join a collaborative and innovative manufacturing team that plays a critical role in bringing new products and process improvements to life. As part of this team, you will work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Equipment partners to support pilot builds, troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to go beyond routine production work by contributing to process development, equipment optimization, and the successful introduction of new technologies. If you enjoy solving problems, working hands-on with advanced manufacturing equipment, and making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment, this is the team for you.
Job description
Meet the Team
Join a collaborative and innovative manufacturing team that plays a critical role in bringing new products and process improvements to life. As part of this team, you will work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Equipment partners to support pilot builds, troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to go beyond routine production work by contributing to process development, equipment optimization, and the successful introduction of new technologies. If you enjoy solving problems, working hands-on with advanced manufacturing equipment, and making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment, this is the team for you.
Where you come in:
- You will perform product builds, equipment setups, changeovers, and shutdowns.
- You will execute defined manufacturing processes and approved equipment operations.
- You will support build readiness reviews to ensure materials, tooling, equipment, and documentation are in place.
- You will participate in pilot manufacturing builds, including the development and refinement of new processes.
- You will set up, operate, and maintain manufacturing equipment.
- You will troubleshoot equipment and process issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- You will execute approved equipment or tooling changes and communicate updates across the team.
- You will analyze process and production data and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
- You will support continuous improvement initiatives and help drive process enhancements.
- You will read and interpret LHRs, MPIs, and engineering study instructions.
- You will document troubleshooting activities, observations, and build-related issues.
- You will collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Equipment teams.
- You will assist with equipment qualifications, including IQs, OQs, and PQs.
- You will perform other duties as assigned.
What makes you successful:
- You have the ability to interpret engineering study protocols and apply them effectively in a manufacturing environment.
- You bring advanced manufacturing and/or pilot build experience.
- You demonstrate strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
- You are capable of working independently in a fast-paced production environment.
- You have effective cross-functional collaboration skills and can partner successfully with stakeholders across multiple teams.
Experience and Education Requirements:
- Typically requires a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience and a High School diploma/certificate or equivalent.
Requirements
- Ability to interpret engineering study protocols and apply them effectively in a manufacturing environment
- Advanced manufacturing and/or pilot build experience
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
- Capable of working independently in a fast-paced production environment
- Effective cross-functional collaboration skills
- Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience
- High School diploma/certificate or equivalent
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program
- Growth opportunities
- Career development programs
- Tuition reimbursement
Company overview
Dexcom, Inc. is a pioneering American healthcare company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for diabetes management. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Dexcom has transformed diabetes care through innovative biosensing technology that provides real-time glucose readings. The company's flagship products, including the G-series CGM systems, offer industry-leading accuracy and extended wear times, with the latest G7 model providing up to 15.5 days of continuous monitoring. As a publicly traded company listed on Nasdaq (DXCM) and a component of both the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 indices, Dexcom operates globally with manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Malaysia, and Ireland. With over 10,300 employees worldwide, the company generates approximately $4 billion in annual revenue and maintains strategic partnerships with major healthcare technology companies. Dexcom's mission focuses on empowering people with diabetes to take control of their health through advanced monitoring solutions that improve clinical outcomes and quality of life.