Mechanical Engineer II
Dexcom, Inc

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:

The R&D Mechanical Engineering Characterization Team is responsible for the feasibility and development of next-generation products at Dexcom. We're seeking a cross-functionally disciplined engineer with subject matter expertise across mechanics, materials, and human tissue/device interaction to support characterization and test of novel patch materials and designs. Positioned within the Mechanical Engineering team, this is a high visibility, high impact role in achieving Dexcom's product performance and reliability goals through delivering functional excellence in the research, development, and characterization of technologies/designs & their integration to a product ecosystem.

Where you come in:

• You will be responsible for the design and development of novel test methods, including any related fixturing and equipment. To support characterization of device performance attributes.
• You will develop materials testing for medical adhesives and composite material systems that can be applied to characterize product level performance.
• You will characterize pressure sensitive adhesives to understand their role and performance within our product.
• In collaboration with both internal and external partners, you will conduct evaluations of products, processes, or new technologies to isolate specific product outcomes through experimental builds, testing and analysis.
• You will define and execute characterization strategies and test plans to measure overall system level product performance.
• You will document your findings and present them to cross functional team members.
• You will develop tests, test plans and equipment to troubleshoot complex problems to isolate functional performance issues.

What makes you successful:

• You have experience with skin contacting polymers and adhesives for medical applications.
• You have experience in selecting mechanical and rheological properties of materials for use in composite mechanical systems.
• You have experience with quantifying and characterizing adhesion through first principles.
• You have proficiency with analyzing and interpreting material compatibility (e.g. surface energy and polarity, tribology, surface chemistry and topology, bond strength, thermal behavior and degradation analysis )
• You are proficient in performing statistical analyses to come to data-based conclusions.
• You thrive in environments where there is ambiguity or uncertainty in product requirements and have a willingness to try and test new ideas, coupled with a track record of success in a fast-paced R&D landscape.
• You bring a spirit of innovation to challenge the status quo and pursue innovations in technology, product features and business processes.
• You exercise judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
• You have excellent communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills.

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:

• 5-15%

Experience and Education Requirements:

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 2-5 years related experience or Master's degree and 0-2 years' equivalent 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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Salary:
$75,200.00 - $125,300.00

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