Principal Reliability Engineer

CMS

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 Summary

The Principal Reliability Engineer will lead and contribute to the reliability efforts of ZOLL's next -generation products in development. Currently, this is a wearable cardioverter defibrillator. Components of this system include the following: wearable computer (patient monitor), monitoring and treatment vest, Li-ion battery, and battery charger.

Essential Functions

• Provide guidance, planning, and individual contribution for both reliability analysis and testing of medical products
• Author and lead implementation of reliability-related analysis and test plans including:

  *Reliability Plan

  *Highly Accelerated Lifecycle Testing (HALT) Plan

  *Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) Plan

  *Reliability Demonstration Test (RDT) Plan

  *Technical project management of other subcontractors performing reliability work

• Collaborate and contribute on the development of the Serviceability Plan.
• Collaborate with internal customers including Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Project Management, Marketing, Service, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Contribute to reliability requirements development and traceability.
• Participate in design reviews
• Provide reports as needed
• Assist with Hazard & Risk Analysis/FMECAs as needed
• Provides mentoring for department staff.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• BS degree in an Engineering discipline required
• MS degree in an Engineering discipline preferred
• Typically, 15-25 years of relevant experience.

  Experience with medical devices required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven track record performing the above Duties and Responsibilities.
• Deep understanding of reliability theory and methods
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents of advanced technical complexity. Ability to write reports and research findings of a technical nature. Ability to speak and present effectively one-on-one as well as in small and large groups of professionals including customers, clients and collaborators, both inside and outside the organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematical skills required, including the understanding and ability to apply basic statistical and arithmetic principles, work with tabular data, and create and interpret graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Advanced reasoning skills required. Must have the ability to solve complex problems and weigh possible solutions to determine rank options to deliver optimal outcomes. Ability to assess problems involving several variables in changing situations.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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.

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.

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.

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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.