Equipment Technician

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. After 25 years of pioneering the industry, we are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health.

We aim to deliver personalized, actionable insights that solve important health challenges and continue to improve human health worldwide.

Responsible for preventative and reparative maintenance of manufacturing equipment, processes, and electronics located in the Production and R&D Departments. Equipment ranges from standard laboratory equipment to full automation. Prepares and maintains reports in online equipment files, document databases, and the Equipment Request program, updates equipment binders, performs Installation Qualifications (IQ), and supports FDA and process protocols. Handles equipment project work as required to duplicate equipment or improve it, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check‑out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental circuit design, laser/light transmission devices, or specialized test equipment. Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting. Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment, assists with remedying malfunctions, and designs, constructs, tests and checks out test equipment.

Uses manufacturing, test and diagnostic equipment, including test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized test apparatus.

• Conduct preventive and reparative maintenance duties on production, manufacturing, and R&D equipment lines, maintaining fixtures, modules, and tooling.
• Maintain and write equipment binders (EB), maintenance documents, and perform IQs, helping to maintain replacement parts.
• Work with engineering and manufacturers to maintain equipment, processes, and/or electronics in a safe and functional condition.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on equipment and automated systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Use hand and power tools, multimeters, amp meters, manufactured test equipment, and calipers.
• Perform equipment activities in equipment development as directed by the project engineer with minimal supervision, including assembly and testing of equipment and completing engineering studies and validations.
• Follow Dexcom’s safety and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) program.
• Required to work any shift.
• Assume and perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and experience with PLC and automated production/process equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, electro/mechanical systems, resistance welders, and packaging equipment is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in performing preventive and reparative maintenance duties on production, manufacturing, and R&D equipment lines, maintaining fixtures, modules, and tooling.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment and automated systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform equipment activities in equipment development as directed by a project engineer with minimal supervision, including assembly and testing of equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Associate degree (A.A.) or technical school certificate preferred, but not required; equivalent education and work experience acceptable.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, plus general computer skills.
• Equipment and maintenance experience, equipment assembly and shop skills.
• Experience maintaining high-volume manufacturing equipment in an FDA environment.

• A front‑row seat to life‑changing CGM technology and our brave #dexcomwarriors…