Engineering Technician 3

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:

In this role you will be part of the Advanced Research and Technology team that focuses on evaluating and establishing the feasibility of next generation sensing technologies and products for Dexcom. This is a technical role that will focus in characterizing novel sensor performance to support next generation biosensor products. You will work in a close-knit, dynamic, and fast-paced research environment aimed at transitioning concepts to robust technology demonstrators.

Where you come in:

• Under the supervision of an R&D Engineer, you will work on test method development, test optimization, and execution of experimental studies for next generation biosensor technology.
• You will contribute to the design of new experimental setups and partake in test method development for next generation sensor technology.
• You will characterize sensors and execute experiments in a wet-chemistry lab.
• You will be performing various electrochemical tests and test preparation tasks in the laboratory to support new sensor testing needs and test development initiatives.
• You will have the opportunity to produce analysis tools or adapt existing tools to automate data analysis.
• You will perform basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and computers.
• You will conduct instrument installation and calibrations, test bath preparation, buffer and stock solution preparation, as well as collection and organization of bench test data.
• You will track build and test data for complete traceability of sensors tested.
• You will prepare and follow up on engineering build requests.

What makes you successful:

• You have a demonstrated proficiency with laboratory analytical techniques and working knowledge of instrumentation.
• You possess experience working in a wet lab environment.
• You are meticulous with attention to detail on ensuring instrumentation and test setups are run and maintained correctly.
• You are able to follow test procedures and are methodical in performing tests consistently.
• You are adept at making experimental observations and proposing test hypotheses.
• You have experience with handling and plotting data using JMP and Microsoft Excel.
• You are motivated by problem solving and troubleshooting of test equipment to generate clean signal data.
• You thrive in a highly collaborative, team-driven laboratory environment.
• Experience with electrochemistry, electrochemical (bio)sensors and related testing processes is an advantage.

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:

• 0-5%

Experience and Education

• Typically requires a minimum of 4-6 years of related experience and 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

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Salary:
$31.73 - $47.59