At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions offers a unique portfolio of novel technologies designed to deliver better insights and better outcomes. On any given day, clinicians utilize these ZOLL products for tens of thousands of cardiac patients around the world:
- LifeVest, the world first wearable defibrillator, has been trusted to protect more than 1M patients at risk of sudden cardiac death.
- HFMS (Heart Failure Management system) is a non-invasive, patch-based device that monitors pulmonary fluid levels and has been shown to reduce heart failure readmissions rates by 38 percent.
- TherOx Super Saturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy is the first FDA-approved therapy since the stent 20+ years ago to reduce infarct size in patients with the most severe heart attacks.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need.
ZOLL has been Pittsburgh's Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. But it's our unique opportunity to impact people's lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career.
Job Type
On Site
Job Summary
Working under the guidance and direction of Operations engineering staff, the Operations Engineering co-op will contribute to process improvement, operational efficiency gains, project delivery, and program deployment for ZOLL LifeVest and Cardiac Diagnostic production lines.
Essential Functions
- Assist in the creation and implementation of production tooling, line design, material, and process flows to comply with quality system requirements and drive continuous improvement.
- Work closely with Engineers, Managers and Technicians to:
- Review, understand and draft technical documentation (e.g. Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Drawings, Process SOPs, etc)
- Identify, design and execute line layout and process improvements.
- Design, conduct, and analyze time/motion studies.
- Create, publish and maintain standard worksheets.
- Develop and implement templates, procedures, and standards to support quality system, lean management program, and safety program deployment and maintenance.
- Utilize software tools to collect and analyze production data.
- Identify, develop, and implement solutions to enhance ergonomics.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or related STEM field from an ABET-accredited program. Three (3) completed semesters required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic experience with data analysis, methods, and graphing required.
- Creative problem solving skills required.
- Strong organizational skills required.
- Excellent verbal, written, and oral presentation skills required.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams required.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
- Strong knowledge of measurement, e.g., dimensional, electrical, pressure required.
- Working knowledge of statistics and data analysis concepts and software packages (MiniTab, Python, R. etc.) preferred.
- 2D drawing and 3D modeling skills preferred.
- 3D printing experience preferred.
- Demonstrated skills in Team Leadership and project execution preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Occasionally
- Lifting - Constantly
- Carrying - Constantly
- Pushing - Constantly
- Pulling - Constantly
- Talking - Occasionally
- Hearing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions
- Extreme cold - Occasionally
- Extreme heat - Occasionally
- Humidity - Occasionally
- Wet - Occasionally
- Noise - Frequently
ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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What We Do
ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group Company, develops and markets medical devices and software solutions that help advance emergency care and save lives, while increasing clinical and operational efficiencies. With products for defibrillation and monitoring, circulation and CPR feedback, data management, therapeutic temperature management, and ventilation, ZOLL provides a comprehensive set of technologies that help clinicians, EMS and fire professionals, and lay rescuers treat victims needing resuscitation and acute critical care.
The Asahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. Its health care operations include devices and systems for acute critical care, dialysis, therapeutic apheresis, transfusion, and manufacture of biotherapeutics, as well as pharmaceuticals and diagnostic reagents. With more than 30,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries.
