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.

The Cardiac Management Solutions division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops products to protect and manage cardiac patients, including the LifeVest® wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD), the ZOLL cardiac monitor, and associated technologies.

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. To date, the LifeVest WCD has been worn by hundreds of thousands of patients and saved thousands of lives.

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.