Overview
Join we offer the Sr Automation Engineer (Vision, PLC) role at Dexcom.
Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring. The role focuses on machine controls, sensors, and machine vision for automated manufacturing.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical knowledge and leadership in controls, sensor technologies, and inspection systems for automated manufacturing lines.
* Support improvement, installation, start‑up, validation, and transfer of automated manufacturing equipment.
* Assess efficacy, robustness, and reliability of controls, sensor, and inspection hardware/software solutions.
* Coach and mentor junior controls engineers.
* Resolve technical issues related to controls, machine vision, servo systems, and sensor technologies.
* Provide technical input into design of new automation equipment.
* Manage multiple manufacturing equipment projects simultaneously.
* Generate/update equipment/automation documentation ensuring compliance with quality systems.
* Identify risks, assess impact, develop/implement mitigations.
* Drive Six Sigma methodology implementation within the team.
Qualifications
* Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, 5–8 years relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 2–5 years experience, or PhD and 0–2 years.
* Strong background in controls systems, HMI, sensor technology, servo drive, and machine vision for automated manufacturing.
* Experience in medical device manufacturing (highly desired).
* Experience supporting qualification/validation of automated manufacturing equipment (highly desired).
* Experience programming or interfacing with robotic systems (desired).
* Ability to adapt to fast‑moving, changing environments.
* Experience with Parker PLC controls platform.
* Excellent technical problem‑solving and risk‑management skills.
* Strong understanding of risk‑management policies in medical device manufacturing (highly desired).
* Detail‑oriented, multi‑tasking, with focus on quality and accuracy.
* Strong technical leadership and collaboration skills.
* Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
* Travel to other supplier or manufacturing sites as needed.
* Six Sigma training and Belt certification (highly desired).
Benefits
* A front‑row seat to life‑changing CGM technology; involvement with #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 tuition reimbursement.
* Exciting, industry‑leading organization committed to employees, customers, and communities.
Travel Requirements
Approximately 10% travel.
Location
Galway, County Galway, Ireland.
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