Penumbra

Advanced Development Engineer

Penumbra • $130K — $225K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in medical device, pharmaceuticals, or biotech industries
  • Deep understanding of engineering and scientific principles
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of new medical devices
  • Conduct research and incorporate new technologies into products
  • Identify and manage vendor relationships
  • Evaluate prototypes against performance requirements
  • Communicate and interpret test results
  • Document findings and recommendations
  • Train team members on new processes

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and performance rewards
  • Opportunity to impact treatment for critical diseases
  • Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Paid parental leave and holidays
  • Minimum of fifteen vacation days per year plus sick leave
Full Job Description
General Summary

Serve as technical lead in the design and development of new medical devices. Interface with project team overseeing research and development process. Conceptualize, develop, specify, test, and implement new designs.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
  • Design and develop new medical devices and components
  • Perform research and integrate new technologies into existing and future products *
  • Identify and utilize vendors in the development of products *
  • Provide technical support and perform tasks within project team *
  • Evaluate prototypes against performance requirements *
  • Interpret and communicate test results *
  • Solve practical problems encountered *
  • Document findings and recommendations *
  • Perform testing to support the design and development of products*
  • Train engineers, technicians, and assemblers in new processes and methods
  • 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:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional qualifications:
  • Sound understanding of engineering and scientific principles
  • 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 MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously


Location and Salary

Location: Alameda, CA
Annual Base Salary: $130,000 to $225,000

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

Working Conditions
  • General office, production, laboratories and controlled environment facility.
  • Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
  • Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds.
  • Willingness and ability to work on site.
  • 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.


What We Offer
• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• 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, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

About Penumbra

Penumbra is a global healthcare company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical devices for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological and vascular diseases. The company's products include clot retrieval devices, neurovascular stents, and more. Penumbra serves a variety of markets including hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes, Penumbra is dedicated to advancing the field of interventional medicine through innovation and collaboration.
Learn more about Penumbra
Size
3,800 employees
Market Cap
$8.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$15.7 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+23.2%
Revenue
$560.4 million
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