Dexcom Corporation is a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). The Sr Manager, Applicator Automation role leads a high-performing engineering team responsible for the development and deployment of sensor manufacturing equipment. The team partners across Operations and engineering functions to design, develop, industrialize, and sustain automated manufacturing and assembly solutions. The successful candidate will lead, grow, and inspire a high-performing team, balance technical leadership with people leadership, and drive employee engagement by fostering open communication, psychological safety, and alignment to business goals.
Requirements
- Proven success leading and developing engineering teams in a high-volume, regulated manufacturing environment
- A track record leading end-to-end equipment lifecycle execution, including concept development, feasibility studies, URS development, design reviews, vendor selection, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, and transfer to manufacturing operations
- Strong experience in resource planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple concurrent programs
- Deep knowledge of automation system design, integration, and validation in manufacturing settings
- Strong decision-making skills with a structured, data-driven approach to risk management and problem-solving
- Ability to lead through ambiguity while maintaining focus on delivery, compliance, and operational stability
- Hands-on leadership of cross-functional teams spanning Automation Engineering, Process Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, and external equipment integrators
- Demonstrated expertise in automation systems including robotics, precision mechanics, fixtures and tooling, PLC-based control systems, vision systems, and machine safety architectures
- Strong background in equipment qualification strategies, including statistical analysis, capability studies, risk management (pFMEA), and compliant documentation development
- Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI), capacity expansion, and technology transitions while minimizing disruption to commercial manufacturing
- History of driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, yield, OEE, reliability, and cost efficiency across manufacturing lines
Benefits
- 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
