General Summary
The Research and Development Intern T will engineer, design, and develop new products or changes to existing products, processes, and equipment. Perform testing, implementation, and documentation of engineering changes. Use both theoretical and practical solution development through the application of scientific and design of experiment processes.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
•Shadow and assist R&D Engineers in the design, development, and testing of Penumbra, Inc. products. *
•Contribute to engineering test protocols. *
•Under guidance, run and report engineering tests. *
•Participate in the design of fixtures and tooling to facilitate prototype assembly and material testing.
•Assist with evaluating prototypes against standards or specifications and troubleshoot problems to assess root cause and corrective action.
•Interpret and communicate test results. *
•Solve practical problems encountered. *
•Initiate and 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 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
Required Qualifications
Minimum education and experience
•Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, Physical Sciences or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred qualifications:
•Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required
•High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
•Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and other standard office tools
•Verbal, analytical, computer, and hands-on laboratory skills required
Location: Alameda, CA
Hourly Pay Range: $21.00/hr to $35.00/hr
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.
