Penumbra
Alameda, California, United States
1,001-5,000 Employees
Automotive Healthcare
R&D Engineer I
Alameda, CA, US
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
ExternalMid LevelOn SiteEngineering
Job Description
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.
About Penumbra
Penumbra is a global healthcare company focused on innovative medical devices to improve patient outcomes. Established in 2004, Penumbra has been a trailblazer in developing groundbreaking technologies for neurovascular and peripheral vascular interventions. Their commitment to advancing medical solutions has revolutionized the field of minimally invasive procedures and continues to drive advancements in patient care worldwide.
Job overview
Employment type
External
Experience level
Mid Level
Work type
On Site
Department
Engineering
Posted
on Mar 6, 2026
Financials
Type
public
Annual Revenue
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Market Cap
$11.0B+
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