Equipment Technician III - Day

Penumbra•Roseville, CA

8d•$36 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Technician III is responsible for setting up and maintaining Penumbra’s manufacturing and test equipment and maintaining the required documentation in accordance with the company’s Quality System. The role also trains new equipment technicians and supports manufacturing operations through equipment troubleshooting, repair, installation, validation, and improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 5 or more years of experience in a medical device or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven ability to build, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment in accordance with 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 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 occasionally climb ladders up to 12 feet and move between buildings and floors.
Ability to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment for extended periods.
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

Associate degree.
Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or another regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance, on-demand maintenance, and non-standard repairs, documenting activities in accordance with quality system procedures.
Assist and guide other technicians with on-demand maintenance and troubleshooting.
Install equipment and complete validation processes such as Installation Qualification and Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ).
Use the spare parts system to maintain inventory accuracy, track usage, and reorder parts as needed.
Analyze and solve equipment-related manufacturing problems and provide manufacturing line support.
Educate production staff on proper equipment use and cleaning.
Assemble equipment and fixtures according to documented prints and collaborate with Engineering on improvements.
Suggest revisions to Equipment Binders and preventative maintenance instructions for new and existing equipment.
Procure equipment and fixtures to support manufacturing.
Independently solve practical problems encountered in the role.
Train equipment technicians on complex equipment repairs and departmental practices.
Work overtime as needed, including potential weekends, as permitted by law.
Participate in manufacturing line moves and equipment relocation.
Suggest equipment and fixture improvements that may increase throughput or yield, or improve ergonomics, and draft new documentation.
Follow the Company’s Quality Management System and applicable domestic and global quality regulations, standards, and procedures.
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.