Evening Equipment Technician I — Medical Device Manufacturing

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

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.