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R&D Engineer II - Electrical Hardware/Embedded Systems at Penumbra, Alameda, CA

R&D Engineer II - Electrical Hardware/Embedded Systems at Penumbra in Alameda, CA. Contract. $97,000 to $127,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

As an R&D Engineer at Penumbra, you get to be hands-on, prototyping the next generation of medical devices! We are looking for someone who is excited to roll up their sleeves and relentlessly iterate on new ideas for electro-mechanical systems. You will work collaboratively to 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 patients worldwide.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Play a key role in early-stage development of the next generation of Penumbra products

Be a pivotal team member for prototyping and designing electro-mechanical systems for novel, life-saving medical devices.

Own the development of the hardware and associated embedded firmware for proof-of-concept devices and prototypes.

Dive into first generation hardware/firmware tests at the system, device, and component level for both design exploration and validation

Create detailed hardware/firmware functional specifications

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall product development

Support product through pre & postproduction release including manufacturing & testing at contract manufacturers

Position Qualifications

A passion and knack for solving hands-on and multi-disciplinary technical design problems

Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment where navigating grey areas is a welcomed challenge

BS in electrical engineering/ computer engineering/ or related field required

1+ years of experience required

Hands-on experience designing PCBAs including layout, schematic, prototyping and testing.

Experience with Altium PCB Designer.

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

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

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

Embedded systems design, Unit testing, end to end testing on HW, communication protocols, Signal Processing, Microcontrollers (STM32, ARM Cortex M4/M7 etc.), controls algorithm (ex. PWM, PID), RTOS and/or Bare metal preferred

Working Conditions

General office environment. Business travel from 0% - 10%. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms, and to use a computer, sitting for extended periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to read, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Alameda, CA

Annual Base Salary Range: $97,000/year - $127,000/year.

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.

Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

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, 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.