Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer - Characterization Lead

Dexcom Inc

Base: $149,000.00 - $248,300.00; bonus/equity: not...
Extensive test development experience in medical device industry
Full lifecycle medical device product design development
Testing and analyzing plastic components and polymer chemistry
The role involves architecting and leading the test metrology portfolio for next-generation hardware platforms within a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring

Job Summary

  • The role involves architecting and leading the test metrology portfolio for next-generation hardware platforms within a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring.
  • Candidates must possess extensive experience in full lifecycle medical device product design, from feasibility through commercialization, with a focus on high-volume markets.
  • Dexcom offers a comprehensive benefits program, growth opportunities on a global scale, and access to career development programs including tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

The role involves architecting and leading the test metrology portfolio for next-generation hardware platforms within a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring.

Salary

Base: $149,000.00 - $248,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits program included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • extensive test development experience in medical device industry
  • full lifecycle medical device product design development
  • testing and analyzing plastic components and polymer chemistry
  • experience with multiphysics devices like wearables and biosensors
  • leading teams to deliver technical excellence in R&D

Nice-to-have

  • willingness to try new ideas in fast-paced environment
  • excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • ability to thrive in ambiguity or uncertainty
  • track record of innovation in engineering
  • strong influence on team engineering excellence

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline with 13+ years experience
  • Master's degree with 8+ years equivalent industry experience
  • PhD with 5+ years of experience
  • Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles
  • Root cause analysis and structured problem solving methodology

Work Rights

Not specified

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