Equipment Technician I - Swing

Penumbrainc; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 49,920 - 72,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Eleven paid company holidays

Vacation days (minimum 15 per year)

Paid sick time

Job summary

Penumbra is seeking an Equipment Technician I to set up and maintain manufacturing and test equipment and to document activities per our Quality System.

You will perform preventative and on‑demand maintenance, assist with troubleshoot, install equipment, and help with line moves, while following strict QMS guidelines. On‑site role with potential overtime and weekend work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years of experience in a medical device or manufacturing environment, or equivalent.
• Background in 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document maintenance activities, including preventative maintenance, on‑demand maintenance, and non‑standard repairs while following quality system procedures.
• Assist other technicians with on‑demand maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Install equipment and complete validation processes such as IQ/OQ to ensure proper functionality.
• Utilize the spare parts system to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Assist in solving equipment‑related manufacturing problems under guidance of senior technicians/engineers.
• Assemble equipment and fixtures in accordance with documented prints.
• Participate in manufacturing line moves and equipment relocation.
• Adhere to the Company’s QMS and all relevant quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to security, privacy and compliance principles and applicable regulations.
• Ensure department staff follow QMS, regulations, and procedures.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.
• Work weekly overtime as needed, including potential weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ years in medical device/manufacturing

Job description

General Summary

The Equipment Technician I 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document maintenance activities, including preventative maintenance, on‑demand maintenance, and non‑standard repairs while following quality system procedures.
• Assist other technicians with on‑demand maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Install equipment and complete validation processes such as IQ/OQ to ensure proper functionality.
• Utilize the spare parts system to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Assist in solving equipment‑related manufacturing problems under guidance of senior technicians/engineers.
• Assemble equipment and fixtures in accordance with documented prints.
• Participate in manufacturing line moves and equipment relocation.
• Adhere to the Company’s QMS and all relevant quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to security, privacy and compliance principles and applicable regulations.
• Ensure department staff follow QMS, regulations, and procedures.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.
• Work weekly overtime as needed, including potential weekends.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years of experience in a medical device or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background in 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 multiple 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; occasional climbing on ladders up to 12 feet.
• Must be able to move between buildings and floors; remain stationary for extensive periods using a computer or other standard office equipment.
• Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Base Pay Range Per Hour: $24 – $35, plus 10% shift differential.

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.

Benefits

• 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 (increasing with tenure), and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

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.