Equipment Technician I - SwingAlameda, CA Engineering - Manufacturing Engineers External On-site Apply for this job
General Summary
The Equipment Technician I is responsible for the setup and maintenance of Penumbras manufacturing and test equipment as well as the necessary documentation in accordance with Penumbras Quality System. Must be available Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 11:30 PM.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform and document maintenance activities including preventative maintenance, on-demand maintenance, and non-standard repairs while following quality system procedures. • Collaborate with other technicians, assisting other technicians with performing on-demand maintenance and troubleshooting as needed. • Perform on-demand maintenance and troubleshooting. • Equipment installation and validation: Install equipment and complete validation processes such as IQOQ (Installation Qualification) and Operational Qualification to ensure proper functionality. • Utilize the spare parts system to maintain accurate inventory levels. • With the guidance of senior-level technicians, assist in solving equipment-related manufacturing problems. • With the guidance of senior-level technicians and engineers, assist in solving equipment-related manufacturing problems. • Assemble equipment and fixtures in accordance with documented prints. • Weekly overtime required as needed, including potential weekends, as permitted by law. • Participate in manufacturing line moves and equipment relocation. • Adhere to the Companys 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 that are applicable to the Company. • Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS regulations, standards, and procedures. • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
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Position Qualifications
Minimum education and experience:
• High school diploma or GED with 1 year of experience working in a medical device or in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional qualifications:
• Background in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired. • 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 with the ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously.
Working Conditions
• General office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments. • Willingness and ability to work on site. • Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. • Requires some lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance. • Requires occasional climbing on ladders up to 12 feet. • 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. • Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.
Base Pay Range: $24.00 - $35.00 per hour Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, work location, and shift, and will increase over time based on meeting performance and business needs.
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 worlds most devastating diseases. • A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes: • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance • 401k 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, which increases with tenure • Paid sick time in compliance with applicable laws
Penumbra Inc. is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets.
The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra Inc.
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.
If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbras Privacy Notice for California Residents.
For additional information on Penumbras commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbras AAP Policy Statement.
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