Equipment Tech I

Penumbra • Roseville, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Technician I sets up and maintains Penumbra’s manufacturing and test equipment and completes associated documentation in accordance with the company’s Quality System. The role performs maintenance and troubleshooting, supports equipment installation and validation, maintains spare-parts inventory, and assists with equipment-related manufacturing problems under the guidance of senior technicians and engineers. The technician also assembles equipment and fixtures from documented prints and participates in manufacturing line moves and equipment relocation.

The position works in general office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments and requires working on site. Weekly overtime may be required as needed, including potential weekends, as permitted by law. The role involves potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens and physical tasks such as lifting and moving equipment, occasionally with assistance.

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.
• 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 climb ladders up to 12 feet occasionally.
• Ability to move between buildings and floors.
• Ability to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment for an extensive period 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 preventative maintenance, on-demand maintenance, and non-standard repairs according to quality system procedures.
• Assist other technicians with on-demand maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Perform on-demand equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Install equipment and complete validation processes such as IQ/OQ (Installation Qualification/Operational Qualification).
• 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 (QMS) 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Eleven paid company holidays per year
• At least fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, increasing with tenure
• Paid sick time in compliance with applicable laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED