Penumbra
Advanced Development Engineer
About this role
Lead the design and development of medical devices as a technical expert, managing the full lifecycle from concept through implementation. You'll drive innovation by integrating new technologies, evaluating prototypes, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards while supporting and training engineering teams.
What you'll do
- Design and develop new medical devices and components from concept to implementation
- Research and integrate emerging technologies into existing and future products
- Evaluate prototypes against performance specifications and interpret test results
- Identify and collaborate with vendors for product development
- Document findings, recommendations, and ensure adherence to Quality Management System and regulatory standards
- Train engineers, technicians, and assemblers on new processes and methods
What they're looking for
- Medical device design and development
- Engineering and scientific principles
- Prototype evaluation and testing
- Regulatory compliance and Quality Management Systems
- Technical documentation and communication
- Project management and cross-functional collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Problem-solving and attention to detail
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Equity program
- On-site work environment in Alameda, CA
- Opportunity to lead technical innovation in medical devices
- Professional development through training and mentoring
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Penumbra
Penumbra develops innovative medical devices supported by embedded firmware and manufacturing excellence. The company is hiring mechanical design engineers, manufacturing engineers, R&D engineers, and forward-deployed engineers to optimize production processes, advance product development, and deploy AI-driven solutions.
View all jobs at PenumbraLikely interview questions
- Describe your experience designing and developing medical devices from concept through commercialization.
- How have you ensured compliance with regulatory standards and Quality Management Systems in previous roles?