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, ondemand maintenance, and non-standard repairs while following quality system procedures * • Collaborate with other technicians: assisting other technicians with performing ondemand 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 equipmentrelated 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 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   Base Pay Range Per Hour:  $24.00 – 35.00 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.