Equipment Technical II - Day

Penumbra; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Holidays and vacation

Job summary

Penumbra is seeking an Equipment Technician II to set up and maintain manufacturing and test equipment, while documenting activities per the Quality System. The role includes installation, IQ/OQ validation, spare parts management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers.

On-site work in our California facilities requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to train junior technicians.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build, troubleshoot, repair and maintain manufacturing equipment per GMP guidelines.
• Experience with installation qualification and operational qualification (IQ/OQ) processes.
• Proficient in documenting maintenance activities per quality system procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform maintenance activities including preventive maintenance, on-demand maintenance, and non-standard repairs while documenting activities per quality system procedures.
• Assist other technicians with on-demand maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Equipment installation and validation: Install equipment and complete IQ/OQ validation to ensure proper functionality.
• Spare parts management: track inventory levels, usage, and reorder parts as needed.
• Assist in solving equipment-related manufacturing problems under guidance of senior staff.
• Assemble equipment and fixtures per documented prints.
• Improve equipment documentation and maintenance instructions for new and existing equipment.
• Procure equipment and fixtures to support manufacturing.
• Suggest equipment improvements to enhance throughput, yield, or ergonomics.
• Train junior equipment technicians on simple repairs and practices.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Equipment installation

IQ/OQ validation

Spare parts management

Train junior techs

GMP compliance

Tools

Outlook

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

General Summary

The Equipment Technician II is responsible for the set up and maintenance of Penumbra’s manufacturing and test equipment as well as the necessary documentation in accordance with Penumbra’s Quality System.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and perform maintenance activities including preventative maintenance, ondemand maintenance, and non-standard repairs while documenting activities by following quality system procedures. *
• Assist other technicians with performing on-demand maintenance and troubleshooting as needed. *
• Equipment installation and validation: Install equipment and complete validation processes such as IQ/OQ (Installation Qualification/Operational Qualification) to ensure proper functionality. *
• Spare parts management: Utilize the spare parts system to maintain accurate inventory levels, track usage, and reorder parts when necessary. *
• With the guidance of senior level technicians and engineers, assist in solving equipmentrelated manufacturing problems. *
• Assembly equipment and fixtures in accordance with documented prints. *
• Improve equipment documentation by suggesting revisions to Equipment Binders and preventative maintenance instructions for new and existing equipment.
• Procure equipment and fixtures to support manufacturing.
• Make suggestions regarding equipment and fixtures that may improve throughput, yield, and/or ergonomics.
• Solve practical problems encountered. *
• Train junior equipment technicians on simple equipment repairs and departmental practices.
• Weekly overtime required as needed, including potential weekends, as permitted by law *
• Participate in manufacturing line moves and equipment relocation*
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. *
• Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. *
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. *
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned. 1 of 3 *Indicates an essential function of the role Position Qualifications Minimum education and experience:

Additional qualifications:

• Proven ability to build, troubleshoot, repair and maintain manufacturing equipment per GMP guidelines, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously

Working Conditions

• General office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments
• Willingness and ability to work on site.
• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires some lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance. Requires occasional climbing on ladders up to 12 feet.
• Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
• Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.
• Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Base Pay Range Per Hour: $30.00 – $41.00

Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, work location and shift, and will increase over time based on meeting performance and business needs.

What We Offer

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world’s most devastating diseases.
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra’s Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra’s AAP Policy Statement.