
Manufacturing Technician 2 ( Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM )
Dexcom · San Diego, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 25+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Dexcom (medical devices) in San Diego, CA. Join a dynamic and innovative team that bridges the gap between engineering and manufacturing to bring new products to life.
- They ask for
- 25+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in California: typical posted base $59k–$78k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 128 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 95 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (25+ vs 5+)
Typical $85k–$117k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 39%
- Team leadership 36%
- CNC 33%
- Machining 32%
- Lean 21%
- New product launch 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Dexcom
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Dexcom in San Diego
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- ✓Typically requires a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience and a High School diploma/certificate or equivalent.
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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 a dynamic and innovative team that bridges the gap between engineering and manufacturing to bring new products to life. As a Manufacturing Technician 2, you'll play a hands-on role in supporting pilot production, engineering studies, and process development activities that directly impact the future of Dexcom's technology.
Working alongside engineers, technicians, and cross-functional partners, you'll have the opportunity to operate advanced equipment, contribute to process improvements, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and support groundbreaking product development efforts. If you enjoy solving problems, learning new technologies, and making a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your technical skills while helping shape the next generation of life-changing products.
Where You Come In
- •You will set up, perform changeovers, and shut down pilot production equipment to support manufacturing and engineering activities.
- •You will monitor pilot production equipment and adjust process parameters to optimize performance, quality, and efficiency.
- •You will maintain production fixtures, request replacements when needed, and coordinate the ordering of tools and spare parts.
- •You will support the development and improvement of manufacturing methods, processes, and procedures.
- •You will interpret and follow manufacturing documentation, including LHRs, MPIs, and engineering study instructions.
- •You will partner with engineers to execute engineering studies, experiments, and process evaluations.
- •You will assist with equipment setup, calibration, and quality testing for pilot parts, components, subassemblies, and finished assemblies.
- •You will maintain accurate equipment records and ensure documentation is updated within applicable recordkeeping systems.
- •You will support equipment qualification activities, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities.
- •You will contribute to cross-functional projects and perform additional
What Makes You Successful
- •You have the ability to interpret engineering study protocols, manufacturing documentation, and technical instructions with accuracy and attention to detail.
- •You bring experience in a manufacturing, pilot production, or engineering support environment.
- •Your problem-solving skills enable you to identify root causes, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions.
- •You have the ability to work independently while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance.
- •You are flexible and adapt readily to changing priorities while collaborating effectively with manufacturing and engineering teams.
- •You bring a continuous improvement mindset and actively seek opportunities to enhance productivity, quality, and operational performance.
- •Your attention to detail helps ensure accurate documentation, process execution, and adherence to established procedures.
- •You work effectively in cross-functional teams and build strong partnerships with engineers, technicians, and operations personnel.
- •Your technical aptitude allows you to support equipment operation, process development, engineering studies, and manufacturing improvements.
- •You are motivated to learn, take initiative, and contribute to the successful development of innovative products and processes.
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.
