Equipment and Automation Sr. Specialist

Meet the team

Welcome to the heartbeat of Dexcom's production innovation! Our team supports the designing, scaling, and optimizing manufacturing lines that deliver life-changing CGM technology to millions of global users. We believe that world-class automation only succeeds when it is built on a foundation of world-class safety.

As our Equipment & Automation Safety Engineer, you won't just be reviewing compliance checklists-you will be an active design partner, working side-by-side with brilliant engineers to pilot safe, high-speed manufacturing environments. We work hard, celebrate bold ideas, and actively collaborate to solve complex technical puzzles.

If you are passionate about advanced technology, industrial design, and keeping people safe, you'll love it here.

Where you come in

• You will serve as the primary technical authority for equipment safety, machine safeguarding, and automated systems across our manufacturing footprint.
• You will lead and facilitate comprehensive Risk Assessments and Hazard Analyses (such as RIA TR R15.06, ISO 12100, and FMEA) on high-speed automated assembly lines and custom robotic cells.
• You will review and approve electrical, pneumatic, and control system schematics to ensure compliance with global machinery safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849-1, IEC 62061, NFPA 79).
• You will partner directly with automation vendors and internal system integrators from initial concept through factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) to validate safety control systems.
• You will design and execute safety validation protocols (SVP) to verify the performance and wiring integrity of safety interlocks, light curtains, laser scanners, and emergency stop circuits.
• You will investigate equipment-related safety incidents or near-misses, conduct root-cause analyses, and implement engineered corrective actions to eliminate future risks.
• You will develop and deliver specialized training programs to engineering and maintenance personnel regarding machine safety standards, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures, and safe robotics interaction.
• You will drive continuous improvement initiatives to upgrade legacy production equipment, ensuring alignment with modern corporate automation safety guidelines.

What makes you successful

• You have strong expertise in global machinery safety standards and regulations, particularly OSHA, ANSI/RIA R15.06, NFPA 79, ISO 13849-1, and CE directives.
• You bring practical experience evaluating automated manufacturing systems, including multi-axis industrial robots, cobots, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and safety PLCs.
• You are proficient in analyzing safety circuit architectures to determine Performance Levels (PL) or Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) using software tools like SISTEMA.
• You have a deep understanding of hardware-implicated safety controls, including light curtains, safety mats, interlocked guard switches, and variable frequency drives (VFDs) with safe torque off (STO).
• You possess excellent collaborative communication skills, with a proven ability to balance strict safety governance with operational throughput and engineering project timelines.
• Your proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, P&ID diagrams, and mechanical CAD models allows you to identify risks before equipment arrives on the manufacturing floor.
• Your professional certifications in machine safety (such as CMSE - Certified Machinery Safety Expert, TUV Functional Safety Engineer, or CSP) are highly desirable "nice-to-have" assets.
• Your background working within highly regulated manufacturing environments, such as medical devices (FDA), pharmaceuticals, automotive, or semiconductors, is a strong plus.

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

• 5-15%

Experience and Education Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years previous experience

On-Site Workplace: Your location will be an assigned office at our San Diego campus.

Language Skills

Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Examples of English language proficiency may include (but are not limited to): ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to verbally communicate with leadership, employees, and auditors; ability to comprehend spoken language.

Physical Demands

Employees in this position may be required to perform the following physical activities: standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time; frequent use of the hands, fingers, wrist, and greater arm to handle small materials, tools, boxes, and trays; lifting and carrying objects up to 50Ibs; occasional overhead reaches and lifts; occasional lifts and reaches below the knee; occasional pushing and pulling of materials and objects with moderate forces; occasional crouching/kneeling, twisting, and squatting movements.

Work Environment

Employees may be exposed to the following environmental conditions while performing this job: work near moving parts, work with chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, exposure to intense light and/or intermittent light, fast-paced work, and elevated noise leve ls.

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Salary

$91,400.00 - $152,300.00

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