Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

The 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.

About the Role

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.

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 foundational understanding of best practices, material selection, tooling, and troubleshooting.
• Utilizes 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
• 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.
• 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 analyses, and Design of Experiments (DOE) processes 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 other Technicians or Co-ops and delegates project tasks.
• Uses interpersonal skills to coordinate with internal and external teams effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline required.
• 3-5 years related industry experience with progressively increasing responsibility, including a track record of successful project completion required.
• Medical Device or regulated industry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic 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.
• Basic proficiency with PLM/PDM (Windchill preferred).
• Proficient with SolidWorks and/or Creo.
• Fundamental understanding and practical working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (ANSYS 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.

Skills

• Basic 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.
• Basic proficiency with PLM/PDM (Windchill preferred).
• Proficient with SolidWorks and/or Creo.
• Fundamental understanding and practical working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (ANSYS 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.

Benefits

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

Pay

The Annual Salary For This Position Is $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

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.