Training Specialist II at Penumbra (Cartago, Costa Rica)
Penumbra· Cartago, Costa Rica·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Job description
General Summary:
The Training Specialist II serves as a individual contributor responsible for the development, implementation, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs supporting Production, Quality, and Operational Excellence initiatives. This role acts as a subject matter expert in technical training, training compliance, Lean learning principles, and workforce development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Life Sciences, Organizational Development Administration, Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical or biotech industry in Manufacturing, Quality, Continuous Improvement, or related function.
- 4+ years of experience developing and maintaining technical training programs, training materials, certification processes and development programs.
- High English proficiency (B2+ / C1)
- Opex experience.
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.