Equipment Technician II - Day

The Equipment Technician II 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.

Responsibilities

Manage and perform maintenance activities including preventative maintenance, on-demand maintenance, and non-standard repairs while documenting activities by following quality system procedures; Assist other technicians with performing on-demand maintenance and troubleshooting as needed; 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, track usage, and reorder parts when necessary; 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; Improve equipment documentation by suggesting revisions to Equipment Binders and preventative maintenance instructions for new and existing equipment; Procure equipment and fixtures to support manufacturing; Make suggestions regarding equipment and fixtures that may improve throughput, yield, and/or ergonomics; Solve practical problems encountered; Train junior equipment technicians on simple equipment repairs and departmental practices; 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; Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with 3+ years of experience working in a medical device or in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Proven ability to build, troubleshoot, repair and maintain manufacturing equipment per GMP guidelines, preferably in the medical device industry; 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

Nice to have

Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired

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)