Staff Equipment Engineer

Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Equipment Engineering, this position is responsible for providing technical leadership and expertise in the improvement, installation, validation and transfer of replicate custom automated equipment used in the scale-up of manufacturing for existing or new Dexcom products. These duties include leading or supporting cross functional equipment deployment teams while working with outside suppliers to meet equipment specifications and timelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for participating on cross functional teams and providing technical leadership or support in the improvement and implementation of new replicate custom manufacturing equipment used in the manufacture of Dexcom products both at internal and external manufacturing sites.
• Work in close collaboration with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Site Engineering, R&D and outside equipment suppliers to identify and implement improvements to custom equipment solutions that will improve reliability, efficiency, or yields.
• Provide inputs on schedule and budgets for responsible equipment to PMO as part of the capacity expansion team.
• Providing technical input, review, and approval to validation documentation and support the execution of equipment qualifications as needed.
• Support or lead the successful knowledge and tech transfer of new manufacturing platforms into manufacturing, which could include site to site transfers. Provide technical training to operators, manufacturing engineering and support staff for responsible equipment.
• Effectively implement problem solving skills and techniques to identify potential equipment risks and develop/implement mitigation plans as needed.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Update equipment related documentations (manuals, drawings, and specifications) as needed.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers
• This position assumes and performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 8+ years related experience, preferred or an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering or equivalent with 5+ years related experience.
• Ability to run self-directed projects, maintain timelines, stay organized, and balance multiple activities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty and a willingness to try new/challenging things.
• Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and personal interaction skills
• Knowledge of high reliability, high volume manufacturing equipment and processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical device experience is preferred
• Experience in Fluidic system is an advantage
• Experience in developing and implementing custom automated manufacturing equipment for use in the medical industry highly desired.

Travel Required:

• Up to 25%

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