Equipment Tech I

General Summary

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.

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

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