Sr Staff Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineer
Dexcom, Inc

San Diego, California

Posted in Manufacturing and Production


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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 expected full-year 2021 revenues of $2.48B, a growth of 27% over 2020. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 6,000 people worldwide.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate bench, clinical, and commercial feasibility of new electromechanical technologies
  • Design components for functional reliability and high-volume manufacturing, including processes such as, PCB Fab, SMT, plastic injection molding, progressive die, electronics thermoform packaging and others as required.
  • Conduct theoretical analysis and performance simulations of product designs.
  • Conduct tolerance analysis and produce component and assembly level specifications.
  • Design robust mechanical environmental protection of electronics
  • Capture design solutions using CAD tools.
  • Utilize root cause investigation methodologies to de-bug and solve functional performance challenges.
  • Close collaboration with Systems team to define specifications
  • Maintain relationships with vendors and outside service partners.
  • Develop test plans, protocols and reports to document concept and feasibility activities.
  • Independently plan, manage and prioritize tasks/projects, tracks progress toward project goals, and provides periodic updates to management
  • Manage the development and technological challenges of multi-disciplinary product design to successfully integrate technologies at a system level

Required Qualifications:
  • Previous experience working in the high volume electronics design
  • Ability to utilize Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools (SolidWorks preferred) to communicate product ideas and technical solutions.
  • Ability to utilize engineering analysis (ex. Matlab, FEA) and statistical analysis tools (ex. Minitab, JMP) to design and evaluate product design, performance, and reliability.
  • Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead multi-disciplinary technology development projects from concept to production, integrating individual technologies into a system level product solution.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.
  • Ability to run self-directed projects, maintain timelines, transfer technology and execute projects in an R&D environment.
  • Ability to thrive in an environment where there is ambiguity or uncertainty in product requirements and has a willingness to try and test new ideas.
  • Is a self-starter who excels in an environment where challenging technical problems are encountered.
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in the design and development of small electromechanical systems for high volume (1M+/year) production a plus.
  • Previous experience in high volume electronics packaging, including moisture and ESD protection, thermoforming and automation into secondary/tertiary packaging.
  • Design for Sustainability of electromechanical components, including material selection, batteries
  • Familiar with ROHS and WEEE

Experience and Education

  • 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.

Functional Description

Designs and analyzes mechanical systems, equipment and packaging. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Provides design information to drafting for packaging documentation.

Functional/Business Knowledge

  • Possesses expert knowledge of leading technical areas.
  • May be externally recognized as an expert in technical field.

Scope

  • High level of understanding of solving unique problems where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation and may impact future concepts or technologies.

Judgement

  • Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
  • Demonstrates ability to discover and identify processes, novel science and technology which lead to increased productivity and results.

Workplace Type

  • The Workplace Type for this role is Assigned Desk. Based on the nature of your role you will have an assigned desk or office located at a Dexcom site and should plan to be onsite approximately 4-5 days per week.

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.

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.

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