Manager Systems Design Engineering

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:

Join a team that sits at the heart of product quality and customer satisfaction. Our Systems Design Engineering group ensures every product leaving our floor meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability—because we know that what we build impacts real people every day.

As a Systems Design Engineering Manager, you won’t just oversee the maintenance of our test systems—you’ll be a key player in safeguarding product integrity. You’ll work hands-on with advanced test systems in our sensor manufacturing, troubleshoot challenges in real time, and directly influence how we validate and improve our products. Every day brings something new, from solving complex technical problems to collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

What sets us apart? We value curiosity, ownership, and teamwork. You’ll work with and oversee a team of experienced engineers who are passionate about product quality and patient safety.  If you enjoy digging into how things work, take pride in quality, and want your work to make a visible impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

Where you come in:

• Experienced technical leader familiar with industry best practices in test execution and system design. 

• Highly accountable manager that delivers results while defining challenging goals and objectives.  

• Manage multiple high-priority requests from competing stakeholders and deploy resources to maximize business impact.

• The ability to seamlessly lead and mentor the team in investigations of testing failures.  

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to modernize, scale and optimize test processes and methodologies.  

What makes you successful:

• A technical degree in engineering or related scientific field. Advanced degree preferred. 

• 3+ years of leadership experience in medical device testing, design, development, and/or verification. 

• Knowledge in structured problem solving, test method validation, statistical analysis, and related technical skills. 

• A good understanding of emotional intelligence with strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

• A situational leader that flexes styles for the individual and task. 

• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 

• Results-oriented, self-disciplined, fast-paced, motivated individual that requires minimal supervision. 

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 Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of industry experience

• Requires a degree in a technical discipline 2-5 years of previous management or lead experience
   

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 talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 

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 talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 

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