Senior Staff Process Development Engineer

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 Dexcom’s advanced sensor development team, where we’re pushing the boundaries of wearable biosensor technology. This technical leadership role is part of a high-impact group focused on developing precision coating processes for our next-generation continuous analyte monitoring systems.

We work at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, and manufacturing scale-up—bringing together cutting-edge coating technologies and regulated medical device standards. If you’re passionate about thin-film coatings, flexible electronics, and solving complex process challenges, this is the team for you.

Where you come in:

• You will lead the development and optimization of wet thin-film coating processes for applying sensitive chemical formulations onto flexible substrates.

• You will evaluate and implement advanced coating technologies such as slot-die, jet/contact dispensing, and other related methods.

• You will design lab-scale coating processes that have a pathway towards high-volume manufacturing environments.

• You will establish metrology and process control strategies to ensure coating uniformity, controlled coating thickness, and minimal material waste.

• You will collaborate cross-functionally with formulation scientists, equipment engineers, and sensor development teams to ensure robust process integration.

• You will troubleshoot coating defects and drive continuous improvement in yield, throughput, and material utilization.

• You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to Dexcom’s coating technology roadmap.

• You will ensure coating processes meet regulatory standards and support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).

What makes you successful:

• You possess an advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or other related technical discipline

• You have deep expertise in wet thin-film coating technologies, including slot-die, contact, and/or jet dispensing.

• You are skilled in fluid dynamics, rheology, and surface science as applied to coating processes.

• You have hands-on experience with coating equipment setup, tuning, and troubleshooting.

• You are familiar with electro-chemical processes

• Your proficiency includes scaling processes to high-volume manufacturing and integrating with production systems.

• You are familiar with ISO 13485 and FDA GMP requirements for regulated manufacturing environments.

• You have strong analytical skills and use data-driven approaches to optimize process performance.

• You are an excellent communicator and collaborator, able to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor others.

Education and Experience:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 13+ years related experience or a Master’s degree and 8+ years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 5+ years of  experience.

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%

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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