Job Description

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 :

The Equipment Technician team at Dexcom plays a vital role in keeping our manufacturing and R&D equipment operating safely, reliably, and at peak performance. You’ll work alongside skilled technicians, engineers, and leaders in a collaborative environment focused on problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and innovation. Every day, your work directly supports the production of life‑changing CGM technology—and positively impacts the lives of people around the world.

Where You Come In :

• You are responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing, production, and R&D equipment, ranging from standard laboratory tools to fully automated systems.
• You support equipment reliability by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and electronic components within regulated manufacturing environments.
• You prepare, update, and maintain equipment documentation, including online equipment files, document databases, Equipment Binders, and Equipment Request programs.
• You perform Installation Qualifications (IQs) and support FDA-regulated protocols and internal process validations.
• You participate in equipment-related project work, including duplicating equipment, implementing improvements, and supporting continuous process optimization.
• You follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Dexcom safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, to ensure compliance and safe operations.
• You collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and external vendors to ensure equipment, processes, and electronics remain safe, functional, and production-ready.

Functional Description

• You support engineering activities such as design, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical and electronic systems.
• You work from schematics, diagrams, layouts, written instructions, and verbal guidance to perform testing, troubleshooting, and fault isolation.
• You conduct operational testing and assist in identifying root causes and corrective actions for system and equipment malfunctions.
• You assist in the design, construction, and verification of specialized test equipment and experimental systems.
• You utilize a wide range of manufacturing, test, and diagnostic tools, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, test programs, photonics equipment, and specialized test apparatus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• You conduct preventive and reparative maintenance on Production, Manufacturing, and R&D equipment lines, including fixtures, modules, and tooling.
• You maintain and author Equipment Binders, maintenance documentation, and IQs, while supporting replacement parts management.
• You troubleshoot and repair manufacturing and automated systems to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• You work closely with engineers and equipment manufacturers to sustain safe, compliant, and functional equipment and processes.
• You operate hand tools, power tools, multimeters, amp meters, calipers, and manufacturing test equipment as required.
• You perform equipment development activities with minimal supervision, including equipment assembly, testing, engineering studies, and validation work.
• You comply with Dexcom’s Safety policies and LOTO program at all times.
• You are available to work any assigned shift based on business needs.
• You perform additional duties as assigned to support operational and engineering objectives.

What Makes You Successful:

• You have hands-on knowledge and experience working with PLCs and automated production/process equipment, including pneumatics, hydraulics, electro‑mechanical systems, resistance welders, and packaging equipment.
• You are experienced in conducting preventive and corrective maintenance on Production, Manufacturing, and R&D equipment, including maintaining fixtures, modules, and tooling.
• You bring strong troubleshooting and repair skills for manufacturing equipment and automated systems in a production environment.
• You can perform equipment development activities with minimal supervision, following direction from project engineers, including equipment assembly and testing.
• You have experience maintaining equipment in high‑volume manufacturing environments, preferably within an FDA‑regulated setting.
• Your background includes equipment maintenance, equipment assembly, and general shop skills that support efficient operations.
• You have working knowledge of control systems and PLC programming, which is considered a strong plus.
• You bring an Associate degree, technical school certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and possess strong general computer skills for documentation and reporting.

Travel Required:

• 5-15%

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.

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Typically requires a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience and a High School diploma/certificate or equivalent.

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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