Intern I - Medical Device Engineering at Dexcom

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

29.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Experimental Design, Data Processing, Collaboration, Sensor Technology, Material Science, Process Optimization, Equipment Design, Documentation, Formulation Design, Test Methods

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

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. About Dexcom's Summer Intern Program: Are you passionate about innovative technology and improving lives? Dexcom's 12-week U.S. internship program offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects that support people living with diabetes. Designed to develop future leaders, our program provides hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to real-world challenges in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. With flexible onsite, hybrid, and remote work options, we welcome talented students from across the country. Interns at Dexcom don't just participate—they lead. Join us in summer 2026 and help shape the future of healthcare technology! Internship Department Details: Department Name: Sensor Process Development Engineering Business Function: Research and Development Team Highlights: Work on current and future product generations to improve and develop novel bio-sensor designs through process characterization and optimization, and equipment design and implementation. Where you come in: You will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, technicians, and scientists to improve processes for current and new products. You will learn and apply sensor technology fundamentals to capture design iterations, down selections, and critical process inputs and outputs. You will operate off-the-shelf and custom sensor manufacturing equipment to design and run experiments for process and equipment optimization. You will contribute to material science initiatives, including formulation design, and help develop measurement and test methods to support sensor technology. You will design, execute, and document experiments, writing process instructions to capture new and evolving processes. What makes you successful: You must have a basic understanding of experimental design. You must have some basic understanding of data processing platforms like JMP, MATLAB, Minitab, Excel, etc. You must be able to collaborate and execute your own experiments as well as support the work of other technical leaders on the team. You are open to learning new things in several environments, ranging from manufacturing floors to chemical and mechanical laboratories. What you'll get from your Intern Program: A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community. Meaningful work and assignments that impact your early career development. Participation in a targeted Learning Series that encourages professional development topics and provides insight into Dexcom's culture and career opportunities. Engagement in Social Events, Intern Recognition Awards, Paid Holidays, and more! Travel Required: 0-5% Experience and Education Requirements: Requires a high school diploma/certificate or equivalent. Must be a currently enrolled student at an accredited college or university in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or later. Non-Exempt Salary Details: The annualized base salary range for this role is $27.00 to $29.00. Annualized values for non-exempt (hourly) positions are estimates, final annualized salary will depend on total hours worked. Final compensation package will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, business needs and market demand. 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 To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Dexcom. Only authorized staffing and recruiting agencies may use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes on specific requisitions. Dexcom does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to the Talent Acquisition team, Dexcom employees or any other company location. Dexcom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

Responsibilities

You will collaborate with a diverse team to improve processes for current and new products. You will operate sensor manufacturing equipment to design and run experiments for process and equipment optimization.