Penumbra, Inc. · 4 days ago
Equipment Technician II - Day
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$30/hr - $41/hr
3+ years expPenumbra is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies, and they are seeking an Equipment Technician II to manage and perform maintenance activities on manufacturing and test equipment. The role involves equipment installation, validation, and assisting in problem-solving while adhering to quality management systems.
Medical Device
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
Assemble 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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED with 3+ years of experience working in a medical device or in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven ability to build, troubleshoot, repair and maintain manufacturing equipment per GMP guidelines, preferably in the medical device industry
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
Preferred
Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Short and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
An employee stock purchase plan
Paid parental leave
Eleven paid company holidays per year
A minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure
Paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s)
Company
Penumbra, Inc.
Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Elsesser
CEO
Frances Palmer-Smith
Chief Trust Officer
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