R&D Engineer I

General Summary The Research and Development Engineer I engineers, designs, and develops new products or changes to existing products, processes, and equipment. Performs testing, implementation, and documentation of engineering changes. Uses both theoretical and practical solution development through the application of scientific and design of experiment processes.   Specific Duties and Responsibilities • Assist in design, development, and testing of Penumbra, Inc. products* • Create engineering test protocols* • Run and report engineering tests* • Design fixtures and tooling to facilitate prototype assembly and material testing • 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* • Present findings to project managers* • 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   Location and Salary Alameda, CA $80,000 to $105,000   Position Qualifications Minimum education and experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.     Additional qualifications: • Medical device industry experience desired • Verbal, analytical, computer and hands-on laboratory skills required   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. • 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.