Staff Automation Engineer

Meet the team :

You will be part of the Global Engineering team within Operations, tasked with end-to-end technical oversight of our manufacturing technologies spanning our suppliers, contract manufactures and automation houses.  Including providing technical support for on-market production at our manufacturing sites. You will bring your expertise and passion for plastic injection molding automation and validation, working closely in cross-functional teams to integrate cutting-edge technology into our manufacturing processes.  You will ensure high efficiency, precision, and quality in our operations. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust new product introduction, capacity expansions, and sustained on-market performance. This crucial role supports Dexcom's thrilling growth trajectory in delivering essential, life-changing products to our valued customers. As part of this dynamic and highly effective team, you will collaborate closely across multiple functions, gaining broad exposure to our entire product life cycle.

Where you come in :

• You will lead and collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams in the development of product assembly equipment, system architecture, robotics concepts, and tooling.
• You will initiate and conduct feasibility studies, testing on new and modified designs, and analyze mechanical systems and equipment.
• You will develop test plans, equipment requirements, protocols, and reports to ensure designs meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and standards for new equipment and processes, including IQ / OQ / PQ protocols.
• You will review and approve equipment acceptance testing (FAT / SAT) and validation protocols (IQ / OQ / PQ) and reports for new or modified production equipment at contract manufacturing partners. Assist in protocol execution as needed.
• You will plan, design, develop, and execute equipment improvement projects, ensuring comprehensive documentation and timely communication with leadership and cross-functional teams.  Lead root cause investigation activities related to equipment and processes.
• You will review and analyze daily contract manufacturing production data, implementing strategies to enhance output and efficiency of equipment performance.

What makes you successful :

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What you'll get :

Travel Required : 15-25%

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