R&D Engineer I

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. 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.

{
  "content_hash": "825e75a9b1ff2a28cfcdfcca11e6e1f70642c0c8cd2202673f61b89bccb33817",
  "source_hash": "424dfb2c955b132faf812d945550037e87468f174b498402deb8d5ed9736443e",
  "last_changed_at": "2026-06-04T11:35:23.760Z",
  "active_status": "active"
}

{
  "language": "en",
  "location": {
    "raw": "Alameda, CA",
    "city": "Alameda",
    "region": "CA",
    "country": "United States",
    "is_remote": false,
    "confidence": 0.9
  },
  "salary_max": null,
  "salary_min": null,
  "inferred_at": "2026-06-06T07:57:06.345Z",
  "launch_scope": {
    "reason": "english_us_canada",
    "included": true,
    "language": "en",
    "location": {
      "raw": "Alameda, CA",
      "city": "Alameda",
      "region": "CA",
      "country": "United States",
      "is_remote": false,
      "confidence": 0.9
    },
    "countries": [
      "United States"
    ]
  },
  "remote_policy": null,
  "salary_period": null,
  "workplace_type": "on_site",
  "salary_currency": null
}

{}

{
  "lists": [],
  "country": "US",
  "createdAt": 1772822510205,
  "updatedAt": null,
  "categories": {
    "team": "R&D",
    "location": "Alameda, CA",
    "commitment": "External",
    "department": "Engineering",
    "allLocations": [
      "Alameda, CA"
    ]
  },
  "salaryRange": null,
  "workplaceType": "onsite"
}