Equipment Technician I - Day

General Summary 

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

Must be available Monday to Friday, 6 am to 2:30 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 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 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 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

• 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.