Penumbrainc Equipment Technician III manages setup and maintenance of manufacturing and test equipment at Penumbra. Responsible for training new equipment technicians and ensuring compliance with quality system procedures.
Responsibilities
Manage and perform maintenance activities including preventative maintenance, ondemand maintenance, and non-standard repairs while documenting activities by following quality system procedures. *
Collaborate with other technicians: Assist and guide other technicians with performing on-demand maintenance and troubleshooting as needed. *
Equipment installation and validation: Install equipment and complete validation processes such as IQ/OQ (Installation Qualification/Operational Qualification) to ensure proper functionality. *
Spare parts management: Utilize the spare parts system to maintain accurate inventory levels, track usage, and reorder parts when necessary. *
Analyze and solve equipment-related manufacturing problems and perform manufacturing line support. *
Educate production staff on proper use and cleaning of equipment, ensuring efficient and safe operations. *
Assemble equipment and fixtures in accordance with documented prints and collaborate with Engineering to incorporate improvements. *
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. *
Work independently to solve practical problems encountered. *
Train equipment technicians on complex equipment repairs and departmental practices.*
Weekly overtime required as needed, including potential weekends, as permitted by law*
Qualification
Associate degree preferredProven ability to buildMedical deviceStrong oralProficiency with OutlookGeneral officeWillingness and ability to work on siteGMP guidelinesWorking Conditionsexhaustive list of all responsibilitiesBase Pay Range Per Hour
Required
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
High School or GED with 5+ years of experience working in a medical device or
Associate degree preferred
Proven ability to build, troubleshoot, repair and maintain manufacturing equipment per
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
General office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments
Willingness and ability to work on site.
Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Preferred
GMP guidelines, preferably in the medical device industry.
Working Conditions
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Base Pay Range Per Hour: $36.00 – 50.00
Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, work location and shift, and will increase over time based on meeting performance and business needs.