Penumbra
Manufacturing Engineer II - Metals
Alameda, CA · Mid
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The bottom of this range ($95,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $96,096. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $117,624 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Area of work involves manufacturing processes with interaction between production and cross-departmental engineering groups in resolving problems encountered on the production floor and across the business.
- Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice to have
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required
- Knowledge of FDA regulations, Lean/Flow Manufacturing, and/or materials and manufacturing processes desired
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other computer applications required
- General office, laboratory, and clean room environments.
- Willingness and ability to work on site.
- Business travel from 0%
- Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
- Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds.
Compensation
- $95,000 to $127,000
- We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.
- Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
Benefits
- Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need.
Equal opportunity
- For additional information on Penumbra's commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.
This listing is sourced directly from Penumbra's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.