Calibration and Equipment Systems Engineer I

Penumbra•Alameda, CA

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Calibration and Equipment Systems Engineer I serves as a subject matter expert in calibration and metrology within the Equipment Maintenance department. The position helps maintain the integrity of measurement systems used across Production, Quality, and R&D. It leads out-of-tolerance investigations, supports equipment qualifications and change controls, and provides technical guidance to calibration staff. The role also supports the development and maintenance of equipment asset management software tools and databases, interfaces with IT to ensure data integrity and system reliability, and promotes alignment with internal QMS procedures and applicable regulatory standards. The position contributes to audit readiness, continuous improvement, and equipment compliance across the organization. The role works in general office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments and requires working onsite. Business travel may be 0%–10%. The position may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, lifting and moving items up to 25 pounds, moving between buildings and floors, and extended periods using a computer or other standard office equipment. The employee must also be able to access supplies and file cabinets, prepare written and spreadsheet materials, and communicate accurately with employees at all levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or industrial engineering, or a related field, with 2 or more years of experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.
Strong technical and mathematical skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interface effectively with employees from a wide variety of disciplines, cultures, and backgrounds.
Experience working with external calibration vendors.
Proficiency in a Microsoft Office environment.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Willingness and ability to work onsite.
Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to move between buildings and floors.
Ability to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment for extended periods each day.
Ability to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
Ability to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies as needed.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a regulated industry, such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech.
Familiarity with CMMS or asset management software; ServiceNow experience is a plus.
Experience with database management, SQL, or custom tool development.
Experience with data visualization or reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key point of contact for technical expertise on equipment calibration requirements, procedures, and best practices, including traceability, measurement uncertainty, and evaluation of calibration suppliers.
Lead out-of-tolerance investigations, including product impact assessments, root cause analysis, and QMS documentation.
Collaborate with Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to improve calibration programs and resolve equipment-related compliance issues.
Manage equipment setup and qualification processes during construction or reorganization of production lines.
Collaborate with IT to support system integrations and troubleshoot database or software issues.
Develop, maintain, and improve the equipment asset database, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and system reliability.
Crosstrain equipment engineering specialists and end users on the calibration review system and assist with resolving issues.
Manage inventory of Production, Quality, and R&D equipment, including tracking equipment status and location changes, adding new assets, and updating the equipment database.
Support internal and external audits by providing calibration and equipment maintenance documentation.
Identify and implement improvements to calibration processes and equipment documentation by authoring engineering change orders.
Purchase and calibrate measurement equipment needed for equipment maintenance and engineering activities, and maintain Kanban inventory for production use.
Adhere to the Company’s QMS and applicable domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
Understand and adhere to applicable security, privacy, and compliance principles, regulations, standards, and procedures.
Ensure other department members follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.