Associate Mechanical Engineer

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 outcomes for cardiac patients globally.

About the role

The Associate Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design and development of ZOLL’s life-saving medical devices. This includes 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, and providing technical support to other internal cross-functional groups. May also support research, design, and technical feasibility projects. This position requires a high level of creativity and the application of engineering principles.

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.
• Utilizes 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software with a basic understanding of modeling techniques.
• Employs CAE simulation software to verify design elements including but not limited to FEA, CFD, and mold flow.
• Designs electro-mechanical assemblies and mechanisms.
• Designs and fabricates custom test fixtures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Uses interpersonal skills to coordinate with internal and external teams effectively.
• Contributes to engineering Verification/Validation activities.
• Supports mechanical engineering sustaining activities.

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 (10+ years) will be considered.
• 0-3 years of Mechanical Engineering experience required.

Skills

• 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).
• General experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Fundamental understanding and experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Schedule

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Occasional travel as job requires for team meetings, project site visits, or vendor discussions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Sitting: Constantly
• Talking: Occasionally
• Hearing: Occasionally
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently

Pay

The annual salary for this position is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00. Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.