The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

Are you looking to leverage your experience to be part of something big and help people take control of their health? Do you enjoy building and managing relationships to better understand the needs of the business, and then creating and implementing solutions to meet those needs? Do you want to be part of a high-performing team dedicated to doing the right thing? If so, then we have an opening for you!   

Our Sensors Engineering team is looking for the right teammate to support the start-up of our first European manufacturing site in Athenry. As a Staff Process Engineer (Labs), you will use sound and proven engineering principles in the implementation, characterization, improvement, and qualification/validation of manufacturing processes for replicate manufacturing equipment used in the scale-up of new or existing products.

Where you come in:

You will prepare and run analytical methods such as HPLC, YSI, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR and titration.
You will be responsible for all sustaining activities to ensure core Operations KPIs (Yield, Performance, Availability, etc.) are met/exceeded.
You will be responsible to provide training to Manufacturing Associates/Product Builders as well as train Technicians and Engineers across the Chemical, Analytical & Test Labs.
You will oversee execution a wide variety of testing in a laboratory setting and make detailed observations while performing tasks.
You will perform troubleshooting for laboratory equipment and data analysis tools.
You will maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment.
You will lead and support new process development and process improvement projects.
You will develop and maintain project timelines and provide updates and feedback to project leadership.
You will implement problem solving skills and techniques to identify potential process risks, assess their impact developing and implementing mitigation plans.
You will plan and perform Design of Experiments (DOE) and utilize six sigma methodologies to characterize, assess capabilities, and determine optimal processing operating windows.
You will consult with vendors to produce equipment, materials, and/or parts that meet determined product specifications

What makes you successful:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8+ years related experience or Master’s degree and 5+ years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years of experience.
You have experience in chemical testing using techniques such as HPLC, YSI, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and titration.
You have experience in a lab environment; should include experience in mechanical and/or wet lab testing.
You can interpret and report analytical data accurately.
You bring an eye for safety. Maintaining a safe environment for you and others as well as finding opportunities to improve lab safety.
You understand how to follow, edit, and create written procedures for commercial use.
You have experience speaking effectively with large groups, customers and team members.
Knowledge of validation principles and practices (e.g., IQ/OQ/PQ).
You understand how to summarize large data sets using MATLAB/JMP and draw statistically relevant conclusions.

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%

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Staff Process Engineer (Labs)

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