Equipment Tech I

The Equipment Technician I is responsible for the set up and maintenance of Penumbra’s manufacturing and test equipment as well as the necessary documentation in accordance with  Penumbra’s Quality System.

• Perform and document maintenance activities, including preventative maintenance, ondemand maintenance, and non-standard repairs while following quality system procedures *
• Collaborate with other technicians: assisting other technicians with performing ondemand maintenance and troubleshooting as needed. *
• Perform on-demand maintenance and troubleshooting *
• Equipment installation and validation: Install equipment and complete validation processes such as IQ/OQ (Installation Qualification/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 equipmentrelated 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 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 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.

*Indicates an essential function of the role

Position Qualifications

Minimum education and experience:
• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years 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 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