Mechanical Engineer

About 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, unlocking information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Twenty-five years later, we have pioneered an industry and are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health, delivering personalized, actionable insights that solve important health challenges and improve human health.

The R&D Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for the feasibility and development of next-generation products ’re seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer with a background in wearables, focusing on design, manufacturing, and testing of patch adhesive systems and thin film laminates.

• You will drive detailed design and characterization plans for patch adhesive systems for wearable technologies.
• You will design and execute characterization strategies to evaluate material, component, subsystem, and system level performance.
• You will leverage engineering statistics best practices to drive data-based decisions.
• You will work with a cross‑functional team comprising process, test, materials, operations, and quality engineers to drive design decisions.
• You have demonstrated product development experience in a medical device or similar field.

• You have experience in mechanical design, preferably in medical devices, skin patch adhesives, and wearables.
• You have a strong understanding of thin film mechanics and pressure‑sensitive adhesive systems.
• You are proficient in Solid Works (or similar CAD software), tolerance stack analyses, and GD&T.
• You are skilled at data analysis methods and software, and can construct appropriately powered experiments and interpret results.
• You have experience with design for manufacturability, specifically die cutting, converting, and reel‑to‑reel processes.
• You have excellent problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.
• You utilize systematic root‑cause investigation methodologies to de‑bug and solve functional performance challenges.
• You enjoy being hands‑on, are detail oriented, and curious.

• A front‑row seat to life‑changing CGM technology and access to 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.

• 5‑15%

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 8‑12 years related experience, or a Master’s degree and 5‑7 years equivalent industry experience, or a PhD and 2‑4 years of experience.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time.

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  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

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