Operations Engineering Co-Op/Intern

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's 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 purpose

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.

Duties and responsibilities

• 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.

• Works 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.

Qualifications

Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or related STEM field from an ABET-accredited program. Three (3) completed semesters required.

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Working conditions

This position is generally performed in a typical office environment that is usually quiet. Employee is expected to work collaboratively with team members, as well as able to work independently with limited supervision. Work will require significant computer and telephone work.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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.

The hourly pay rate for this position is:

Factors which may affect this rate include shift, geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee's primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.