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Quality Assurance Associate roles fit CPT when testing, auditing, or compliance work is directly tied to your enrolled coursework in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, so confirm the role description maps to your curriculum before accepting an offer.
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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 Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.
At ZOLL, you won’t just have a job. You'll have a career—and a purpose.
Candidates must be enrolled in a degree program at the start of the Co-Op. Position runs from January 2027 through August 2027.
JOB SUMMARY
This position reports to the Manager, Design Quality Assurance (DQA) and provides validation test development, execution and results tracking for assigned projects in R&D. The DQA Engineer will be a hands-on participant in his/her assigned product development projects and will conduct functional testing on all ZOLL deliverables, from stand-alone code to complete products and systems. As an integral development team member, the DQA Engineer will be an active participant in product and subsystem requirements development, as well as Test Plan reviews.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Implementing, reviewing and creating validation/verification test cases and test plans, both for DQA and the development teams.
- Perform all testing as assigned
- Identifying, reporting, and following up on test failures and observed defects
- Work with the product development teams to isolate failure modes and capture methods to reproduce product problems
REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Pursuing a BS, Biomedical Engineering required
- 0-2+ years' experience testing software in a product development environment required
- Medical device experience a plus
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Documentation of requirements and test plans utilizing tools such as DOORS
- Proficient with MS/Office, demonstrated ability to learn and use software engineering tools and applications in MS Windows and Linux environments
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.
The hourly pay rate for this position is:
$27.00 to $27.00
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.
INTRODUCTION
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 Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.
At ZOLL, you won’t just have a job. You'll have a career—and a purpose.
Candidates must be enrolled in a degree program at the start of the Co-Op. Position runs from January 2027 through August 2027.
JOB SUMMARY
This position reports to the Manager, Design Quality Assurance (DQA) and provides validation test development, execution and results tracking for assigned projects in R&D. The DQA Engineer will be a hands-on participant in his/her assigned product development projects and will conduct functional testing on all ZOLL deliverables, from stand-alone code to complete products and systems. As an integral development team member, the DQA Engineer will be an active participant in product and subsystem requirements development, as well as Test Plan reviews.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Implementing, reviewing and creating validation/verification test cases and test plans, both for DQA and the development teams.
- Perform all testing as assigned
- Identifying, reporting, and following up on test failures and observed defects
- Work with the product development teams to isolate failure modes and capture methods to reproduce product problems
REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Pursuing a BS, Biomedical Engineering required
- 0-2+ years' experience testing software in a product development environment required
- Medical device experience a plus
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Documentation of requirements and test plans utilizing tools such as DOORS
- Proficient with MS/Office, demonstrated ability to learn and use software engineering tools and applications in MS Windows and Linux environments
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.
The hourly pay rate for this position is:
$27.00 to $27.00
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.
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Get Access To All JobsQuality Assurance Associate CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Associate role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the QA work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum. Your DSO will look for a direct connection between your coursework, such as software engineering, industrial engineering, or systems analysis, and the duties in the offer letter. Roles focused on test case design, defect management, or process auditing typically satisfy that requirement when your major covers those competencies.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Quality Assurance Associate without losing OPT?
You can, but accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, which USCIS defines as fewer than 20 hours per week, does not count toward that limit regardless of total duration. If you need OPT for post-graduation employment or an H-1B visa transition, discuss the scheduling structure with your DSO before accepting a full-time CPT offer.
What documents does my employer need from me to hire me on CPT?
Your employer needs a valid I-20 with the CPT authorization printed on page two, showing the employer name, position title, start and end dates, and whether the authorization is part-time or full-time. They'll also run I-9 verification using those documents. Some employers, particularly government contractors, additionally require E-Verify completion before your first day, so confirm their onboarding checklist early.
How do I find Quality Assurance Associate jobs that are open to F-1 CPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Quality Assurance Associate openings by employers with documented work-authorization filing history, which helps you focus on companies that understand F-1 CPT rather than those encountering it for the first time. Narrowing your search to employers already familiar with authorization requirements reduces the back-and-forth during the offer stage and gives your DSO a cleaner paper trail to review.
Can my CPT be extended if the QA project runs longer than the original end date?
Yes, CPT can be extended, but your DSO must issue a new I-20 with an updated authorization before the original end date lapses. You'll typically need an updated offer letter or project scope from your employer confirming the extended timeline and continued academic relevance. Working past your authorized CPT end date without a new I-20 puts your F-1 status at risk, so request the extension at least two weeks before the deadline.