Técnico de Equipo I / Turno A Lunes a Sábado de 6 am a 2 pm at Penumbra (Cartago, Costa Rica)

Penumbra· Cartago, Costa Rica·8h ago

Role details

Work type

Onsite

Level

Entry level

Job description

Resumen General El Técnico de Equipos I es responsable de la instalación y mantenimiento del equipo de Manufactura y Pruebas de Penumbra, así como de la documentación necesaria conforme al Sistema de Calidad de Penumbra.

Requisitos del Puesto

Título de noveno año o superior.
Técnico en electricidad industrial, electrónica, electromecánica o afín.1 año de experiencia en mantenimiento e instalación de equipo de manufactura.
Experiencia en industria médica (cuarto limpio).
Dominio de Outlook, MS Word, Excel y PowerPoint.
Inglés A2 (Deseable).
Alto grado de precisión y atención al detalle.

Why work at Penumbra

Purpose‑driven mission: Employees directly contribute to saving lives and improving outcomes for patients with neurological and vascular diseases.
Culture of innovation: “High‑powered innovation, cooperation, and fun” as described on the careers page; emphasis on meaningful work and collaboration. penumbrainc.com
Global but tight‑knit: HQ in Alameda (San Francisco Bay Area) with offices in Europe and South America; employees appreciate reverse commute and public transit options. penumbrainc.com
Growth opportunities: Rapidly growing headcount (over 4,700 employees) and expanding into new markets mean internal mobility and advancement.
Engineering & manufacturing focus: Large technical workforce (R&D, quality, manufacturing engineering) with on‑site roles in Roseville and Alameda; many of the 64 open positions are engineering‑related. jobs.lever.co
Work policy: Most roles appear to be on‑site (e.g., Manufacturing Engineer, R&D Engineer); no explicit remote policy disclosed, but the company provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities.

About Penumbra

Company Overview

One-liner: Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel medical devices that address challenging conditions with significant unmet need, focusing on stroke thrombectomy and other vascular therapies.
Entity Type: Public (NYSE: PEN)
Headquarters: Alameda, California, United States
Founded: 2004
Founders: Arani Bose, Adam Elsesser

Core Business

Primary industry: Medical equipment manufacturing / Healthcare technology
Target customers: Hospitals and healthcare providers worldwide, selling through a direct sales organization in the US, Europe, Canada, and Australia, and via distributors in other international markets.
Mission: “Transform patient care through innovative therapies” and “help as many people as possible” by focusing on areas with high unmet need. penumbrainc.com

Products & Services

THUNDERBOLT®: The latest Penumbra CAVT™ (Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy) platform, the first cleared technology to use modulated aspiration for stroke thrombectomy. penumbrainc.com
Other medical devices: A broad portfolio addressing challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need, including neurovascular and peripheral vascular therapies. Products are marketed under the Penumbra brand.

Market Standing

Valuation/Market Cap: $8.1 billion (as of October 2024, per aggregated data) linkedin.com
Key Metric: Annual revenue of $1.4 billion (latest full year data); in Q2 FY2026 (ended June 30, 2026) revenue was $390 million, with net income of $34.8 million. linkedin.com
Notable Investors/Partners: Boston Scientific (listed as parent company in some data sources, though Penumbra remains an independent public company; this may be a data error). Key partners include hospitals and healthcare systems globally. Penumbra has acquired several international subsidiaries (Crossmed, Penumbra Neuro Canada, etc.). linkedin.com
Growth Signals: More than 4,700 employees globally (up from ~2,089 in some reports, indicating rapid hiring); available in 100+ markets; recent FDA clearance and CE Mark for THUNDERBOLT; recognized as one of the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies by Fortune in 2019. penumbrainc.com

Competitive Advantages

First‑mover in CAVT: THUNDERBOLT is the only cleared technology using modulated aspiration for stroke thrombectomy, creating a strong technological moat.
Broad global presence: Direct sales in major markets and distribution in 100+ countries, with manufacturing and R&D in the US and Europe.
High‑growth, high‑impact area: Focus on acute ischemic stroke and other critical conditions with large unmet clinical needs, driving consistent revenue growth and innovation.
Talent density: Attracts many talent from top medtech companies (Medtronic, Abbott, Boston Scientific, Stryker) and retains engineers and scientists with a mission‑driven culture. linkedin.com

Strategic Focus

Expand CAVT platform: Continue rolling out THUNDERBOLT globally, leveraging recent FDA clearance and CE Mark.
International expansion: Strengthen presence in Latin America, Asia, and other emerging markets (e.g., Penumbra Latin America Distribuidora).
Organic innovation & acquisitions: Invest in R&D and pursue strategic acquisitions to broaden the product portfolio (historical acquisitions in Canada, Sweden, Singapore, Italy).
Operational excellence: Enhance manufacturing capabilities (new roles in Roseville, CA, and Alameda) to scale production of complex medical devices.

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