Cool people, overworked and underpaid - Manufacturing Engineer II Penumbra Employee Review

This is a difficult job. Line support can be brutal. Ask about it if you are interviewing. When I was interviewing, expectations were not made clear to me about supporting production during swing shift (4pm-midnight). Many long, difficult days of being on the production floor all day and then late into swing shift. Engineers are expected to support the line, write non conformance reports, and pursue continuous improvement projects at the same time. Very little time to think or enjoy work. Compensation is below average and benefits are bare minimum for a corporate job. Retention for engineers is a major problem.