Staff Medical Device Engineer

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM; Market Cap $44.3B) 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 nearly 10,000 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 Advanced Research and Technology team focuses on evaluating and establishing the feasibility of next generation biosensor products and technologies for Dexcom. This role will focus on pre-clinical evaluations for new and current sensor platforms to drive understanding of in vivo system performance and faults.

Where you come in:

• You will develop pre-clinical in vivo test methods and protocols to characterize and evaluate new prototype products.

• You will plan and execute experiments (including DOEs) for sensor, test method, and device development.

• You will work cross-functionally with R&D, new markets, and external partners to develop and characterize new product development efforts.

• You will develop analysis methods and determine appropriate metrics to assess the product.

• You will compile and analyze experimental results and communicate to the cross-functional team.

• You will evaluate and drive development of new study designs and pre-clinical models as appropriate for projects.

• You will develop and maintain project timelines and provide updates and feedback to project leadership.

• You will assume and perform other duties as assigned.

What makes you successful:

• You have the ability to run self-directed projects, manage timelines, and execute projects in an R&D environment.

• You have a Bachelor’s degree, or preferably higher degree, in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or related field with significant experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device industry

• You bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritize activities to meet project objectives on time.

• You have experience with assay development, experimental design, statistics, DOE techniques, data analysis methods and software (JMP or MATLAB preferred)

• You are adept at data analysis methods and analysis software, with the ability to construct appropriately powered and creatively designed experiments to solve complex problems.

• You have effective technical writing skills, including ability to write protocols, design of experiments (DOEs) and other technical reports and documents.

• You are comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

• You are highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong analytical and broad engineering mindset.

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:

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Experience and Education Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a technical discipline, a