Principal R&D Engineer - Firmware

The Principal Research and Development Engineer/Firmware is reserved for senior engineering personnel with outstanding scientific and technical knowledge. Provide leadership in engineering, design, and development of new products or changes to existing products, processes, and equipment. This role will require hands-on individual contributions and the desire to train, develop, and manage junior to mid-level engineers, as well as provide scientific knowledge to a multidisciplinary team overseeing the development of medical devices. Provide engineering support on existing devices for manufacturing. Conceptualize, develop, specify, test, and implement new designs. Develop, configure, and troubleshoot processing and test equipment. Research, identify, and evaluate candidate automated processing equipment. Specify fixtures/tooling for automated equipment support.

•Write Firmware for new medical devices and systems*

•Create technical firmware documentation for Production and Research and Development*

•Manage technical development as a Technical Leader within a multidisciplinary project team*

•Provide technical support and perform tasks within a multidisciplinary project team*

•Document research and development process through lab notebooks, engineering protocols, and engineering reports *

•Identify and utilize vendors in the development of Penumbra, Inc. products *

•Perform research and integrate new technologies into existing and future products*

•Train engineers, technicians and assemblers in new processes and methods*

•Evaluate prototypes against standards or specifications and troubleshoot problems to assess root cause and corrective action*

•Interpret and communicate test results*

•Solve practical problems encountered*

•Document findings and recommendations*

•Create and modify product design specifications*

•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

•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences or related technical field with 5+ years of engineering experience in the medical device industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

•Programming experience required, proficiency in languages such as C or C++, and Python preferred

•Hands-on experience developing prototype software/firmware for hardware such as PCB, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar required

•Embedded systems design, Unit testing, end to end testing on HW, communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, USB), Algorithm design, Signal Processing, Microcontrollers (STM32, ARM Cortex M4/M7 etc.), controls algorithm (ex. PWM, PID), RTOS

•Familiarity of IEC 62304 standard preferred

•Familiarity with board bring up, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, Connectivity (BLE, Bluetooth, NFC, NFMI) preferred

•Advanced degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related technical field a plus

•Sound understanding of engineering and scientific principles

•Proficiency with computers and software applications

•Hands-on laboratory skills and demonstrated analytical skills

•Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required

•Knowledge of GMP/Quality System Regulations and clean room environment practices

Alameda, CA

Salary: $167,000 to $212,000/per year

•General office, laboratory, and clean room environments. 

•Willingness and ability to work on site.  

•Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens 

•Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds 

•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.

•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, 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, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

 

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

 

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.