Tacares de Grecia, March 2025 Global Intricon Corporation is starting its recruitment process for the operation of its new plant in Evolution Free Zone.
“Our expansion in Costa Rica represents a strategic step in growing our global presence while ensuring local impact. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence, with plans to continually expand both our workforce and our production capabilities in the coming years,” said Shaun Blakeman, Chief Financial Officer, Intricon Corporation.
Intricon Corporation chose Evolution Free Zone to establish a manufacturing facility in Costa Rica for the development and manufacturing of medical devices incorporating Microelectronics, and custom Electromagnetic (EM) Sensors focusing on the manufacturing of innovative products.
At Intricon, integrating local talent with advanced technology is essential—a synergy that not only strengthens Costa Rica’s economy but also upholds the company’s high standards of quality and service.
“We are excited to build a lasting and successful partnership with the Costa Rican community as we continue our mission to enhance and extend lives worldwide” added Shaun Blakeman.
“Evolution Free Zone is now a reality that hosts leading companies in the life sciences industry, and we are beginning to see the fruits of an innovative business ecosystem that allows us to offer formal, quality employment, benefiting the residents of the Western Region area and favoring economic and social development through Foreign Direct Investment,” said Carlos Wong, Managing Director of CODE Development Group, developer of Evolution Free Zone.
Recruitment Process
Positions available in this first phase of recruitment includes:
Experience in the medical or electronics industries is desirable.
New team members will go through a training process before starting operations. The positions available are aimed at people who have completed at least the third year of high school or who have a high school diploma. People with technical studies in areas related to the industry will also be considered.
To learn more about the positions and apply, please use the links below:
With more than 45 years of experience in developing advanced medical solutions, Intricon Corporation collaborates with industry innovators to bring life-enhancing devices to market. As a global company, Intricon takes a vertically integrated approach—encompassing design, prototyping, assembly, and packaging—to reduce costs and accelerate access to high-quality healthcare solutions.
Evolution Free Zone is positioned as the fastest growing business ecosystem in Costa Rica, crucial for the development and growth of the country’s exports. This free trade zone expects to generate more than 20 thousand quality jobs during the next 15 years, 6 thousand of which are already confirmed.
About Evolution Free Zone
Evolution Free Zone is a high-tech business park located on a 124-hectare site in Tacares de Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica with direct access to Route 1. Committed to sustainable development, it plans to generate more than 20,000 quality jobs and growth opportunities for the Western Region of Costa Rica.
Driven by technological innovation, sustainability and human talent, this free zone offers a state-of-the-art ecosystem for the successful operation of world-leading companies in the life sciences, smart manufacturing, semiconductor and knowledge-intensive services industries.
Developed by CODE Development Group, a 100% Costa Rican-owned company with more than 20 years of experience in the development and management of industrial parks and free trade zones.