Senior Manager, Sensor Automation

Dexcom

Lead engineering teams at Dexcom, focusing on sensor manufacturing equipment development and deployment. Foster high performance, accountability, and collaboration across operations and engineering functions.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeSan Diego • Arizona, California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $149,000 - $248,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, grow, and inspire a high-performing engineering team responsible for the development and deployment of sensor manufacturing equipment.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, inclusive engineering team focused on automation and equipment excellence.
Plan and manage team capacity, resource allocation, and project priorities.
Lead automation and equipment development and integration for assembly and inspection processes.
Partner closely with Manufacturing, R&D, Process Development, and Quality to ensure equipment readiness and successful deployment across sites.
Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and problem-solving for automated systems using structured, data-driven methodologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with 13+ years of industry experience.
Requires a degree in a technical discipline.
5-8 years of previous people management experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

automationequipment developmentsensor manufacturingtroubleshootingproblem-solvingdata-driven methodologiesassembly processesinspection processes

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementinclusivitycapacity planningresource allocationproject prioritizationcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree