Calibration Technician 3
Dexcom
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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.
Functional Description: Support Individual Contributor
Performs functions associated with quality control and quality assurance operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks and carrying out rework and quality assurance procedures related to production or operations. Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate data to assist in assessing and documenting results of quality assurance and control processes. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures for quality assurance and control. Works with engineers in conducting experiments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
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.
Review documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Generate reports, records, update histories, and perform data entry in the calibration database. Install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair measuring equipment.
Maintain calibration test equipment, work area, and lab
Work with relevant industry guidelines: ISO-13485, ANSI-Z540 or ISO-17025 Use the Microsoft Suite of products: Word, Excel, Outlook
Utilize calibration software
Follow related SOPs, cGMPs, and industry practices Work in a cleanroom environment
Utilize knowledge of ESD, with experience working in an EPA controlled environment.
Experience Required:
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.
Education Requirements:
- Typically requires a minimum of 4-6 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
Travel Required:
Up to 5-10%, if needed
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.
Summary
Perform equipment calibration, maintenance, and quality assurance tasks.
Job title
Calibration Technician 3
Experience level
4-6 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
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland