Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Temp at Penumbra, Inc. in Alameda, CA

Summary: Penumbra, Inc. is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. They are seeking an Engineering Intern to support manufacturing and quality engineering efforts, involving problem-solving and project support to enhance production processes. Responsibilities: - Solve complex problems and implement innovative solutions - Participate in detailed root cause analysis and developing vetted solutions - Communicate and explain problems and solutions cross-functionally and interdepartmentally - Approach problems from a detail-oriented perspective - Participate in production support activities; Assist with creating and maintaining product and process documentation; Monitor process and equipment performance and identify and implement process improvement activities to increase/optimize yield, efficiency, and/or throughput - Assist with fixture design, acquiring off-the-shelf tooling and equipment, and implementation of new fixturing on the production line. Perform equipment qualifications - Test processes, equipment, raw materials, and product. Perform process validations. Author protocols to execute tests and write - Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work as part of a project or as a total project - Develop, characterize, and optimize processes using statistical techniques - Participate in project planning and scheduling - Assist with training assemblers, quality control and technicians, as necessary, on processes, equipment, and documentation - Perform other activities requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific area of projects - 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 Required Qualifications: - High school diploma and currently enrolled in Bachelor's degree program for Engineering, Physical Sciences or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications: - Strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills required - High degree of accuracy and attention to detail - Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and other standard office tools Required Skills: Engineering techniques, Root cause analysis, Process improvement Important Skills: Fixture design, Statistical techniques Nice-to-Have Skills: MS Office proficiency, Communication skills, Attention to detail Benefits: 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, Paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s)