Test Technician III

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

To act as technical expert and independently perform - and train others - on evaluation, functional testing, problem solving, and complex troubleshooting of new or used medical devices according to procedure with high quality standards, within time constraints, and in a positive, team-oriented manner.

Essential Functions

• Independently perform and lead difficult troubleshooting of various products in a quality manner, according to procedure, within time constraints, and while following all safety procedures/requirements.
• Train Technicians I and II toward full-competence in their roles.
• Utilize electronic test equipment to perform or lead functional test and troubleshooting on electronic products and determine the root cause of test failures.
• Learn circuit functions across products and knows how the system of products interacts. Act as subject matter expert for troubleshooting across products. Knows test systems and circuit functions across products, and how they work.
• Help improve testing and troubleshooting processes and the consistency of results.
• Fully understand the application, function, and operation of the full suite of electronic test equipment used for troubleshooting, including a variety of oscilloscopes, meters, generators, power supplies, test fixtures.
• Work independently of technical assistance. Communicate directly with design engineering, when required, to resolve technical problems.
• Record product and quality information via computer or in writing, as needed.
• Participate as a member within the team in a helpful, positive, and constructive manner.
• Communicate problems or concerns to Team Lead or Supervisor right away.
• ‘Flex’ work assignments as needed by performing different work in various areas within the company.
• While wearing appropriate protective equipment, may be assigned to handle or service used/recycled medical devices that have been worn, have been in peoples’ homes, and are not clean.
• Identify and participate in process improvement opportunities.
• Act and operate safely at all times; follow safety procedures and requirements.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• 2-year technical degree PLUS electronic test and troubleshooting skills preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 5+ years’ equivalent work experience or 3+ years as a Technician II at ZOLL required.
• 5+ years equivalent technician experience with an excellent history of teamwork, attendance, and performance required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Aptitude to learn semi-rigorous regulatory and process training requirements, demonstrate understanding, and follow instructions exactly as required by medical device regulations.
• Works at pace in a detail-oriented manner; can follow explicit instructions precisely and consistently throughout the entire work shift while keeping pace with output requirements.
• Coachable; receives and acts on coaching input from team leads and supervisors in an accepting and positive manner.
• Must enjoy working with others on a team, contribute to team results, and get along well with others.
• Since the required training and knowledge testing for medical device processing is conducted in English, this position requires full comprehension of written and spoken English language.
• Corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better with the ability to differentiate colors.
• High attention to detail.
• Can read and interpret schematics and technical drawings. Understands and can describe how components work in a circuit.
• Applies solid troubleshooting techniques based on the understanding of circuits and using rigorous methods.

Physical Demands

• Able to sit and work for 8 to 10 hours with occasional breaks and with occasional periods of moving; may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate small components, use hand tools, and perform light industrial work.
• 20/20 corrected vision with the ability to differentiate colors.
• Ability to hear verbal instructions.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Indoor, light industrial work setting; fast-paced production line environment with high quality expectations, may perform cleaning and service of used medical devices worn externally; weekday or Saturday overtime may be mandatory.

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.

The hourly pay rate for this position is:

Factors which may affect this rate include shift, geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.