Manager, Automation Information Technology

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:
You will be part of the global corporate engineering team, tasked with advancing and optimizing the information and  data controls, management and analytics for our automation processes and equipment for our internal and contact manufacturing operations. This crucial role supports Dexcom's thrilling growth 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 oversee the development and management of manufacturing automation equipment controls, PLC programming, and data management, collaborating closely with other operations IT initiatives and our existing IT/OT teams for data connectivity, compliance, and proactive performance monitoring.
• Your responsibilities include managing a team focused on information technologies for automation equipment across our manufacturing sites and contract manufacturers. This involves supporting scale-up and installation efforts, as well as ongoing equipment improvement to enhance product quality, reduce costs, and improve manufacturing efficiencies.
• You will also support on-market sustaining efforts, such as change management, investigations, margin improvement initiatives, and continuous improvement programs, ensuring the long-term success, performance, and sustainability of our manufacturing operations.
• You will develop an automation equipment controls strategy to ensure continuity and compliance across our global manufacturing footprint.
• Additionally, you will plan and direct all aspects of team activities, including setting goals, establishing priorities, managing resources, developing concepts and approaches, reviewing project progress and results, and making management decisions.

 
What makes you successful:

• You are respected for your demonstrated, robust engineering expertise in the realms of information technology, controls, and analytics, coupled with your adeptness in applying this knowledge within the dynamic, high-volume, and highly regulated Class II medical device industry.
• You cultivate an environment of personal and team accountability that fosters personal growth and career development through mentoring, training, and performance management.
• You stay abreast of advancing technologies and the evolving regulatory landscapes in the realm of automation IT/OT, proactively seeking out new technologies and processes for implementation.
• Proficient in engineering software tools such as CAD (SolidWorks) and statistical analysis software like JMP or Minitab, you possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize these tools in your work.
• Demonstrating a proven ability to manage projects, teams, timelines, and facilitate the transfer of new technologies and processes, you exhibit a comprehensive skill set essential for success in your role.

 
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

• 15-25%

Experience and Education Requirements:

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

Meritain, an Aetna Company, creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Dexcom. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided:  https://health1.meritain.com/app/public/#/one/insurerCode=MERITAIN_I&brandCode=MERITAINOVER/machine-readable-transparency-in-coverage?reportingEntityType=TPA_19874&lock=true

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Salary:

$116,600.00 - $194,400.00