Penumbra
Manufacturing Engineer II - Equipment
About this role
Manufacturing Engineer II responsible for designing, evaluating, and selecting production equipment that balances cost-effectiveness with manufacturing requirements. This role bridges production and engineering teams to solve complex problems, drive continuous improvement, and support new product commercialization across global operations.
What you'll do
- Design, evaluate, and select manufacturing equipment that meets production needs and cost objectives
- Develop and implement process improvements and modifications on production lines
- Collaborate with production and cross-functional engineering teams to resolve floor-level issues
- Apply engineering techniques and quality systems adaptations to optimize manufacturing
- Support new product commercialization through robust manufacturing solutions
- Independently manage equipment projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives
What they're looking for
- Equipment design and selection
- Manufacturing process engineering
- Problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Quality systems knowledge
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Technical documentation
- Production optimization
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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
- Walk us through a time when you had to select manufacturing equipment for a new product—what criteria did you prioritize and how did you balance cost with functionality?
- Describe a complex production floor problem you solved. What was your approach to engaging production teams and engineering stakeholders?