Calibration Technician 2

Athenry, Ireland Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 3, 2025 Last posted June 3, 2025
Job 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.

Meet the team:

Responsible for performing a variety of work functions related to equipment

calibration and maintenance of the equipment calibration system. Incumbents will develop written calibration procedures, schedule calibration activities

(internal and external), perform equipment calibration and repair, ensure proper

documentation of calibrations results, and maintain the equipment calibration database. Must be proficient with mechanical equipment calibration methodologies, troubleshooting and repair. Support process and equipment validations and assist with out-of-tolerance equipment investigations, as necessary.

Where you come in:

  • You will calibrate equipment such as scales/balances, thermometers, temperature & humidity chambers, dimensional equipment, mass, force, dewpoint, pressure/vacuum, time, velocity, ovens, refrigerators/freezers, differential pressure, etc.
  • You will review documentation for accuracy and compliance.
  • You will generate reports, records, update histories, and perform data entry in the calibration database.  Install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair measuring equipment.
  • You will maintain calibration test equipment, work area, and lab
  • You will work with relevant industry guidelines: ISO-13485, ANSI-Z540 or ISO-17025  Use the Microsoft Suite of products: Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • You will utilize calibration software.
  • You will follow related SOPs, cGMPs, and industry practices and work in a cleanroom environment
  • You will utilize knowledge of ESD, with experience working in an EPA controlled environment.

What makes you successful:

  • Typically requires a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience and diploma/certificate or equivalent.
  • Calibration Technician Certification and/or industry Technical Certification is preferred
  • Related calibration experience of the following Metrology disciplines: rf electronics, electrical, pressure, mass, ESD, dimensional or temperature or; equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience calibrating equipment such as scales/balances, thermometers, temperature & humidity chambers, dimensional equipment, mass, force, dewpoint, pressure/vacuum, time, velocity, ovens, refrigerators/freezers, differential pressure, etc.
  • Experience reviewing documentation for accuracy and compliance
  • Experience generating reports, adding records, updating histories, and performing data entry in the calibration database
  • Experience installing, troubleshooting, adjusting, and repairing measuring equipment  Experience maintaining calibration test equipment, work area, and lab
  • Experience with medical device manufacturing  Calibration software experience
  • Previous work experience in an FDA or regulated industry  Experience working with GMP practices
  • Calibration database management and navigation experience, Blue Mountain (RAM) Software/ Maximo is preferred.  

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 organisation committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

  • 5-10%

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.

About this role

Summary

Calibrate and maintain equipment, ensure compliance, and manage calibration database.

Job title

Calibration Technician 2

Experience level

2-4 years

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Located in Athenry, Ireland; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

calibration technician certificationmetrologycalibration softwareGMPdocumentation

Preferred skills

rf electronicspressuremassdimensionaltemperature

Specializations

calibrationmetrologydocumentationequipmentGMP
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland

On-site City