Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer (Vision, PLC, Automation) – Location: Athenry, County Galway, Ireland.

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Master's degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years of experience.
• You have a strong background in implementing and supporting controls systems, HMI's, sensor technology, servo drive technology, and machine vision systems into automated manufacturing equipment. High volume manufacturing highly desired.
• You have experience in medical device manufacturing highly desired.
• You have experience supporting the qualification/validation of automated manufacturing equipment highly desired.
• You have experience programming or interfacing with robotic systems desired.
• You have the ability to adapt to fast moving and changing environments.
• You have experience using and developing complex automated systems on Allen Bradley PLC controls platform.
• You have excellent technical problem solving and risk management skills.
• You have a strong understanding of risk management policies and procedures associated with medical device manufacturing highly desired.
• You are detail oriented with ability to multi-task and maintain a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• You have strong technical leadership and collaborative skills required.
• You have strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written.
• You have the ability to travel to other supplier and/or manufacturing sites, if necessary.
• You have six Sigma training and Belt certification highly desired.

• 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.

• Provide technical knowledge and leadership in controls, sensor technologies, and various inspection systems used in the development and implementation of automated manufacturing lines (internally and at contract manufacturers).
• Lead and support the improvement, installation, start-up, validation, and transfer of automated manufacturing equipment related to machine controls (hardware/software), sensors, and machine vision.
• Assess efficacy, robustness, and reliability of controls, sensor, and inspection hardware/software solutions and propose improvements to meet reliability, capacity, and quality targets.
• Coach and mentor junior controls engineers.
• Oversee the resolution of technical issues related to controls, machine vision, servo systems, and sensor technologies used in automated manufacturing and test equipment.
• Provide technical input into the design of new automation equipment to drive effective solutions.
• Manage multiple automated manufacturing equipment projects simultaneously.
• Generate or update equipment/automation documentation (user requirements, functional specs, trace matrices, acceptance testing, qualification, and training documentation) ensuring compliance with Dexcom's quality systems.
• Identify potential risks, assess impact, and develop/implement mitigations.
• Drive the implementation of Six Sigma methodology within the team.

• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Dexcom is a leading consumer health technology company focused on improving health outcomes through innovative CGM solutions. This description reflects the current role and is not a job offer or contract. EEO statements and hiring policies apply as per company guidelines.