Equipment Tech I

Penumbra•Roseville, CA

2d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Technician I is responsible for setting up and maintaining Penumbra’s manufacturing and test equipment and completing required documentation in accordance with the company’s Quality System. The role performs and documents preventive and on-demand maintenance, troubleshooting, non-standard repairs, equipment installation and validation, inventory-related tasks, and equipment assembly. With guidance from senior technicians and engineers, the technician assists with equipment-related manufacturing problems. The position also supports manufacturing line moves and equipment relocation, follows applicable quality, security, privacy, and compliance requirements, and helps ensure departmental adherence to those requirements. Weekly overtime may be required as needed, including potential weekends, as permitted by law. The position is performed on site in general office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments. Work may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, lifting and moving equipment or materials, occasional ladder use, and moving between buildings and floors. The hourly base pay range is $24.00–$35.00; individual compensation varies based on qualifications, skills, competencies, work location, and shift, and may increase over time based on performance and business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience working in a medical device or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 and ability to prioritize assignments while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Willingness and ability to work on site.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to occasionally climb ladders up to 12 feet.
Ability to move between buildings and floors.
Ability to remain stationary and use a computer or 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 the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or another regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Perform and document preventive maintenance, on-demand maintenance, and non-standard repairs in accordance with quality system procedures.
Collaborate with other technicians by assisting with on-demand maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
Perform on-demand maintenance and troubleshooting.
Install equipment and complete validation processes such as IQ/OQ to ensure proper functionality.
Use the spare parts system to maintain accurate inventory levels.
With guidance from senior-level technicians and engineers, assist in solving equipment-related manufacturing problems.
Assemble equipment and fixtures in accordance with documented prints.
Participate in manufacturing line moves and equipment relocation.
Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System and applicable domestic and global quality-system regulations, standards, and procedures.
Understand and follow applicable security, privacy, and compliance principles, regulations, standards, and procedures.
Ensure other department members follow the QMS and applicable regulations, standards, and procedures.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Work overtime as needed, including potential weekends, as permitted by law.