Staff Mechanical Engineer

ZOLL Medical•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$98,000 - $125,000

About The Position

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 Summary The Staff Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design and development of ZOLL`s life-saving medical devices. This includes definition, design, implementation, debug, test, and post-production support in a regulated environment. Additional responsibilities include development and maintenance of design documentation, participation in technical reviews, work planning and estimation, and providing technical support to other internal cross-functional groups. May also support research, design, and technical feasibility projects. This position requires the candidate to possess a high level of creativity and apply knowledge of engineering principles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field strongly preferred. In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related technical field with significant industry experience (typically 10+ years) will be considered.
A minimum of 8 years of mechanical engineering or related field is required.
Understanding and practical working knowledge of various manufacturing processes and fabrication methods (e.g. machining, casting, sheet metal, adhesives) and their associated limitations, benefits and tradeoffs.
Proficient utilizing PLM/PDM (Windchill preferred).
Proficient utilizing SolidWorks and/or Creo.
Understanding and practical working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (ANSYS preferred).
Medical Device or regulated industry experience preferred.
Body-worn (wearable) electronic design for textiles and soft goods a plus.
General experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Fundamental understanding and experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred.
Experience with project management and technical leadership (preferred).

Responsibilities

Employs the appropriate level of engineering rigor to mechanical designs ensuring product robustness, reliability, and patient safety.
Designs plastic injection molded parts with an understanding of best practices, material selection, tooling, and troubleshooting.
Utilize 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software with an understanding of advanced modeling techniques.
Employs CAE simulation software to verify design element(s) including but not limited to FEA, CFD, and mold flow.
Designs electro-mechanical assemblies and mechanisms.
Creates 2D engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5 standards.
Generates and processes Engineering Change Orders.
Conducts tolerance analysis of mechanical assemblies.
Supports design reviews with a high level of scrutiny and thoroughness.
Designs body worn mechanical enclosures for EMI/RF containment and environmental constraints, specifically ingress protection (IP66/67).
Consults with Human Factors and implements usability and preference attributes to mechanical designs including soft goods and garments.
Defines, plans, and executes project related deliverables while effectively communicating to the appropriate stakeholders within the organization.
Supports advanced development technical feasibility studies for future generation products.
Conducts product failure investigations, root cause analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE) process for sustaining engineering activities.
Supports Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) with Medical Process Validation activities.
Researches new products, tools, components, technologies and processes; develops and demonstrates prototypes and recommends a course of action.
Works closely with Project Management to plan and track project status.
Coaches mechanical co-ops while effectively delegating project tasks.
Uses interpersonal skills to coordinate with internal and external teams effectively.