Equipment Technician I - Swing

Penumbra, Inc.; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Paid sick time

Job summary

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

The role runs on site with hours 3 pm to 11:30 pm and involves calibration, validation, inventory control, and collaboration with senior staff. The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 1+ years in a medical device or manufacturing setting, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years of experience in a medical device or manufacturing environment.
• Background in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry preferred.
• 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 managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document maintenance activities, including preventative maintenance, on‑demand maintenance, and non‑standard repairs while following quality system procedures.
• Collaborate with other technicians, assisting with on‑demand maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Perform on‑demand maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Install equipment and complete validation processes (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.
• Assist in solving equipment‑related manufacturing problems under guidance of senior technicians and engineers.
• Assemble equipment and fixtures in accordance with documented prints.
• Work overtime as required, including potential weekends, as permitted by law.
• Participate in manufacturing line moves and equipment relocation.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and relevant regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Understand and apply relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles.
• Ensure other department members follow QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Outlook

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

Work Hours Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 11:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document maintenance activities, including preventative maintenance, on‑demand maintenance, and non‑standard repairs while following quality system procedures.
• Collaborate with other technicians, assisting with on‑demand maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Perform on‑demand maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Install equipment and complete validation processes (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.
• Assist in solving equipment‑related manufacturing problems under guidance of senior technicians and engineers.
• Assemble equipment and fixtures in accordance with documented prints.
• Work overtime as required, including potential weekends, as permitted by law.
• Participate in manufacturing line moves and equipment relocation.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and relevant regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Understand and apply relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles.
• Ensure other department members follow QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

Essential Function - Statements marked with an asterisk indicate an essential function of the role.

Position Qualifications

Minimum education and experience:

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

Additional qualifications:

• 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 managing 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.
• 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 for an extensive period of time each day.
• 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.

Base Pay Range Per Hour

$24 – $35, plus 10% shift differential. Individual compensation will vary based on qualifications, skill level, competencies, work location, and shift, and will increase over time based on meeting performance and business needs.

Benefits

• Collaborative teamwork environment with constant learning and performance rewards.
• Opportunity to be part of a team revolutionizing treatment of serious diseases.
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees, including 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.

Penumbra, Inc. is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies.

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.