R&D Engineer Intern - Temp

Penumbra • Alameda, CA

5h • $21 - $35

About The Position

The Research and Development Intern T will engineer, design, and develop new products or changes to existing products, processes, and equipment. Perform testing, implementation, and documentation of engineering changes. Use both theoretical and practical solution development through the application of scientific and design of experiment processes.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, Physical Sciences or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and other standard office tools
• Verbal, analytical, computer, and hands-on laboratory skills required

Responsibilities

• Shadow and assist R&D Engineers in the design, development, and testing of Penumbra, Inc. products.
• Contribute to engineering test protocols.
• Under guidance, run and report engineering tests.
• Participate in the design of fixtures and tooling to facilitate prototype assembly and material testing.
• Assist with evaluating prototypes against standards or specifications and troubleshoot problems to assess root cause and corrective action.
• Interpret and communicate test results.
• Solve practical problems encountered.
• Initiate and document findings and recommendations.
• Present findings to project managers.
• Adhere to the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures applicable to the company.
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern