Equipment Technician III - Day

Penumbra • Roseville, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Technician III is responsible for setting up and maintaining Penumbra’s manufacturing and test equipment and maintaining the associated 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.

The technician works with production, other technicians, and Engineering to maintain reliable equipment, support manufacturing lines, improve equipment documentation and processes, and help ensure compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, security, and privacy requirements. The position is on site and may involve office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 5+ 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 according to GMP guidelines.
• 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage preventive maintenance, on-demand maintenance, and non-standard equipment repairs, documenting activities according to quality system procedures.
• Assist and guide other technicians with on-demand maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Install equipment and complete validation processes, including Installation Qualification and Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ).
• Maintain accurate spare-parts inventory, 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 preventive maintenance instructions for new and existing equipment.
• Procure equipment and fixtures to support manufacturing.
• Work independently to solve practical problems.
• Train equipment technicians on complex repairs and departmental practices.
• Work weekly overtime as needed, including potential weekends, as permitted by law.
• Participate in manufacturing line moves and equipment relocation.
• Suggest equipment and fixture improvements for throughput, yield, or ergonomics, and draft new documentation.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System and applicable domestic and global quality regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Understand and follow applicable security, privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure other department members follow the QMS and applicable regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and 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.
• Collaborative teamwork environment with ongoing learning and performance recognition.

What This Job Offers

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