Penumbra is hiring a
Manufacturing Engineer I

Summary

Join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer and contribute to the development of innovative manufacturing solutions. As a key member of our engineering group, you will design, develop, and implement equipment-related process improvements that drive efficiency and quality. With a focus on problem-solving and collaboration, this role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about making a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of demonstrated performance, education, and experience
• 1+ year relevant engineering experience preferred
• Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment recommended, medical device industry preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, Lean/Flow Manufacturing, and/or materials and manufacturing processes desired
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other computer applications required

Responsibilities

• Solve problems and implement innovative solutions
• Execute detailed root cause analysis and recommend vetted solutions
• Communicate and explain problems and solutions cross-functionally and interdepartmentally
• Approach problems from a detail-oriented perspective
• Support production; Creating and maintaining product and process documentation; Monitor process and equipment performance and identify and implement equipment-related process improvement activities to increase/optimize yield, efficiency, and/or throughput
• Assist with the design, development, installation, modification, upgrade, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. Study equipment performance and reliability
• Provides technical support to the manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering organizations
• Design fixtures, acquire off-the-shelf tooling and equipment, and implement new fixturing on the production line. Perform equipment qualifications
• Test equipment processes. Perform process validations as appropriate. Author protocols to execute tests, write reports, and make conclusions and/or recommendations based on test results
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work as part of a project or as a total project
• Develop specifications of a product, process, or piece of equipment
• Develop, characterize, and optimize processes using statistical techniques and engineering knowledge and experience
• Coordinate with the appropriate suppliers and other external resources needed in developing and implementing equipment-related process improvement plans
• Participate in project planning and scheduling
• Train assemblers, quality control and technicians, as necessary, on processes, equipment, and documentation
• Perform other activities requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific area of projects

Benefits

• 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
• 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 law(s)