R&D Engineer I

2 Days ago • All levels

About the job

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As an R&D Engineer at Penumbra, you will be charged with designing game-changing medical devices to address some of the world’s toughest disease states. You will apply your passion for creative problem-solving at all stages of the design process, from concept to commercialization, which will have a profound positive impact on the vast number of patients who will benefit from your efforts.

What You'll Work On

Work collaboratively to design, prototype, and optimize meaningful medical devices that revolutionize treatment paradigms for a variety of challenging disease states.
Ensure that the medical device is in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality control standards.
Create test protocols and conduct testing to mitigate clinical risk for a wide range of medical device concepts.
Develop clinically relevant benchtop models to simulate complex anatomy and disease states.
Coordinate with suppliers and other external resources to source components and refine component specifications.
Originate robust documentation, including CAD drawings, test protocols, test reports, studies, work instructions, etc.

What You'll Bring

A passion and knack for solving hands-on and multi-disciplinary technical design problems.
A portfolio demonstrating strong engineering acumen and mechanical intuition.
The ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and compelling manner, both in writing and orally.
A high level of organization with the ability to navigate multiple tasks with competing priority.

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, 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.

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