Penumbra, Inc.
Electrical Manufacturing Engineer III - Medical Device
Penumbra, Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Electrical Manufacturing Engineer III - Medical Device
Base pay range: $109,000.00/yr - $152,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Solving complex problems and implementing innovative solutions.
Executing detailed root cause analysis and recommending vetted solutions.
Communicating and explaining problems and solutions cross‑functionally and interdepartmentally.
Collaborating closely with suppliers, ensuring timely communication of updates and respectfully requesting any necessary changes.
Engaging in troubleshooting of electromechanical products using failure analysis and problem‑solving techniques, while recommending and implementing effective solutions.
Leading the implementation of projects at the supplier level, managing communications related to test plans, monitoring project timelines, and ensuring all milestones are met efficiently.
Approaching problems from a detail‑oriented perspective.
Suggesting independent recommendations for project approach, scope, and tactics.
Supporting production: creating and maintaining product and process documentation; monitoring process and equipment performance and identifying and implementing process improvement activities to increase/optimize yield, efficiency, and/or throughput.
Designing fixtures, acquiring off‑the‑shelf tooling and equipment, and implementing new fixturing on the production line; performing equipment qualifications.
Testing processes, equipment, raw materials, and product; performing process validations; authoring protocols to execute tests, writing reports, and making conclusions and/or recommendations based on test results.
Planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed phases of engineering work as part of a project or as a total project.
Developing specifications of a product, process, or piece of equipment.
Developing, characterizing, and optimizing processes using statistical techniques and engineering knowledge and experience.
Coordinating with the appropriate suppliers and other external resources needed in developing and implementing process improvement plans.
Participating in project planning and scheduling.
Training assemblers, quality control and technicians, as necessary, on processes, equipment, and documentation.
Performing other activities requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific area of projects.
Adhering to the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
Understanding relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhering to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the company.
Ensuring other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
Performing other work‑related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering or a related field with 2+ years relevant engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment recommended; medical device industry preferred.
Experience with electronic devices and/or PCBA.
Experience with contract manufactured electromechanical medical device products.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required; leadership skills desired.
Knowledge of FDA regulations, Lean/Flow Manufacturing, and/or materials and manufacturing processes desired.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other computer applications required.
Location and Salary Alameda, CA
Annual base salary: $109,000 to $152,000
Working Conditions
General office, laboratory, and clean room environments.
Willingness and ability to work on site.
Business travel from 0% – 10%.
Potential exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.
Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.
Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
What We Offer
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, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year (increasing with tenure), and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).
Equal Opportunity Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Additional Disclosures For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra’s AAP Policy Statement.
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Responsibilities
Solving complex problems and implementing innovative solutions.
Executing detailed root cause analysis and recommending vetted solutions.
Communicating and explaining problems and solutions cross‑functionally and interdepartmentally.
Collaborating closely with suppliers, ensuring timely communication of updates and respectfully requesting any necessary changes.
Engaging in troubleshooting of electromechanical products using failure analysis and problem‑solving techniques, while recommending and implementing effective solutions.
Leading the implementation of projects at the supplier level, managing communications related to test plans, monitoring project timelines, and ensuring all milestones are met efficiently.
Approaching problems from a detail‑oriented perspective.
Suggesting independent recommendations for project approach, scope, and tactics.
Supporting production: creating and maintaining product and process documentation; monitoring process and equipment performance and identifying and implementing process improvement activities to increase/optimize yield, efficiency, and/or throughput.
Designing fixtures, acquiring off‑the‑shelf tooling and equipment, and implementing new fixturing on the production line; performing equipment qualifications.
Testing processes, equipment, raw materials, and product; performing process validations; authoring protocols to execute tests, writing reports, and making conclusions and/or recommendations based on test results.
Planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed phases of engineering work as part of a project or as a total project.
Developing specifications of a product, process, or piece of equipment.
Developing, characterizing, and optimizing processes using statistical techniques and engineering knowledge and experience.
Coordinating with the appropriate suppliers and other external resources needed in developing and implementing process improvement plans.
Participating in project planning and scheduling.
Training assemblers, quality control and technicians, as necessary, on processes, equipment, and documentation.
Performing other activities requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific area of projects.
Adhering to the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
Understanding relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhering to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the company.
Ensuring other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
Performing other work‑related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering or a related field with 2+ years relevant engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment recommended; medical device industry preferred.
Experience with electronic devices and/or PCBA.
Experience with contract manufactured electromechanical medical device products.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required; leadership skills desired.
Knowledge of FDA regulations, Lean/Flow Manufacturing, and/or materials and manufacturing processes desired.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other computer applications required.
Location and Salary Alameda, CA
Annual base salary: $109,000 to $152,000
Working Conditions
General office, laboratory, and clean room environments.
Willingness and ability to work on site.
Business travel from 0% – 10%.
Potential exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.
Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.
Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
What We Offer
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, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year (increasing with tenure), and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).
Equal Opportunity Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Additional Disclosures For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra’s AAP Policy Statement.
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