General Summary
The Quality Engineer II develops and implements appropriate quality system elements to ensure the high-quality level of new and existing products as well as their compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Work with problems of moderate scope where the analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercise judgment to determine appropriate action. Communicate and implement quality objectives.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate in the development and qualification activities for new and existing products*
Collaborate in the development of testing and inspection methodology and documentation for new and existing products*
Collaborate on Quality Objective teams*
Design and install QC process sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques*
Design or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment*
Perform failure analyses and defect investigations *
Analyze production limitations and standards *
Recommend revision of specifications *
Interface with other engineering departments within the company, customers, and suppliers on quality related issues*
Collaborate in the development of standard operating procedures*
Facilitate and perform internal audits*
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
Position Qualifications
Minimum education and experience:
Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a Life Science or a related field, with 2+ years of quality engineering or relevant experience, preferably in a medical devices’ environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional qualifications:
Familiarity with QSR, ISO and other applicable regulations and laws required
Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment recommended, medical device industry preferred
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Working Conditions
Annual Base Salary Range: $85,000 to $114,000
Location: Roseville, CA
Working Conditions
General office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments
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.
Skills Required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Science, or related field (or equivalent combination)
- 2+ years of quality engineering or relevant experience
- Familiarity with QSR, ISO, and other applicable regulations and laws
- Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; medical device industry experience
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Penumbra Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Penumbra and has not been reviewed or approved by Penumbra.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with immediate eligibility, alongside life and disability insurance. Feedback suggests health coverage quality is a standout element of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Company sources indicate fully paid parental leave and on-site support for nursing parents in key locations. Feedback suggests family support policies compare favorably within med‑tech employers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company postings outline paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation that increases with tenure. Feedback suggests time‑off provisions are broadly competitive when weighing total package value.
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What We Do
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. Members of the Penumbra team agree that this is where their work has meaning -- we are transforming the treatment of some of the world's most devastating conditions. Penumbra is where everyone's ideas matter, and where learning and growth are constant.







