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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.
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
Work with various groups (Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Service, Engineering, and Quality) to define the test requirements, and then design, develop, and implement Test hardware and software solutions to meet those requirements, for qualification, production, and service purposes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Design simple to complex test systems and architectures to meet test requirements.
- Review and/or develop manufacturing test techniques (including AOI, X-ray, ICT, Boundary Scan, Functional Test, and ESS Test) as-required at the PCB, sub-assembly, and system level.
- Develop high-coverage tests for analog and digital circuits, custom electrical components, and complete systems.
- Design and procure test fixtures and equipment with emphasis on reliability, cost justification, and mistake-proofing.
- Perform qualification of test fixtures and test equipment to ensure test systems are capable of providing accurate and reliable test results.
- Perform cross-functional DFT reviews at the component, board, and system levels.
- Act as the manufacturing test liaison to the engineering development and supplier quality teams.
- Work in a team environment to provide manufacturing test input to process flow diagrams, process FMECAs, process characterizations, and process validation protocols and reports.
- Coordinate with internal production and satellite facilities to setup test stations, fixtures, methods, and train applicable personnel.
- Develop and review documentation, including schematics, assembly drawings, bill of materials, change orders, and SOP’s in an ISO-9001/FDA GMP design and document control environment.
- Define and document calibration and maintenance requirements of test fixtures and equipment.
- Perform duties independently as a self-directed worker, with minimal supervision.
- Work on and/or lead multiple projects and project teams to achieve project goals on-time.
- Work with, and clearly communicate technical information to, a wide audience, ranging from end-user to upper management.
- Travel as required to achieve project goals. This could be domestic and/or international travel, and typically is 10% or less.
- Assist in the performance feedback, technical guidance, and mentoring of junior engineers and technicians.
REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering or related focus required
- 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in Test Engineering required
- Experience in creating Test Hardware and Software architectures to solve test problems required
- Experience with LabView programming, in controlling test instrumentation required
- Experience with utilizing Test Equipment/Instrumentation Hardware required
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, applicable test/development tools and associated technologies required
- Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing or service environment is preferred.
- Advanced LabView training and programming is a plus.
- Experience with other programming/scripting languages (C++, Python, Perl, Bash, VB) is a plus.
- Experience with designing Test Executive GUI software is a plus.
- Experience/understanding of PLD, PIC, Flash and EPROM programming is a plus.
- Experience in PCB CAD design (Altium or similar PCB design software) is a plus.
- Experience with 2D/3D modeling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is a plus.
- Experience with Boundary Scan (JTAG) testing is a plus.
- Experience with ESS (Thermal/Vibration) testing is a plus.
- Experience with Linux operating system is a plus.
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.
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Occasionally
- Lifting - Constantly
- Carrying - Constantly
- Pushing - Constantly
- Pulling - Constantly
- Talking - Occasionally
- Hearing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Extreme cold - Occasionally
- Extreme heat - Occasionally
- Humidity - Occasionally
- Wet - Occasionally
- Noise - Frequently
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 annual salary for this position is:
$100,000.00 to $135,000.00
Factors which may affect starting salary include 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.
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
Work with various groups (Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Service, Engineering, and Quality) to define the test requirements, and then design, develop, and implement Test hardware and software solutions to meet those requirements, for qualification, production, and service purposes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Design simple to complex test systems and architectures to meet test requirements.
- Review and/or develop manufacturing test techniques (including AOI, X-ray, ICT, Boundary Scan, Functional Test, and ESS Test) as-required at the PCB, sub-assembly, and system level.
- Develop high-coverage tests for analog and digital circuits, custom electrical components, and complete systems.
- Design and procure test fixtures and equipment with emphasis on reliability, cost justification, and mistake-proofing.
- Perform qualification of test fixtures and test equipment to ensure test systems are capable of providing accurate and reliable test results.
- Perform cross-functional DFT reviews at the component, board, and system levels.
- Act as the manufacturing test liaison to the engineering development and supplier quality teams.
- Work in a team environment to provide manufacturing test input to process flow diagrams, process FMECAs, process characterizations, and process validation protocols and reports.
- Coordinate with internal production and satellite facilities to setup test stations, fixtures, methods, and train applicable personnel.
- Develop and review documentation, including schematics, assembly drawings, bill of materials, change orders, and SOP’s in an ISO-9001/FDA GMP design and document control environment.
- Define and document calibration and maintenance requirements of test fixtures and equipment.
- Perform duties independently as a self-directed worker, with minimal supervision.
- Work on and/or lead multiple projects and project teams to achieve project goals on-time.
- Work with, and clearly communicate technical information to, a wide audience, ranging from end-user to upper management.
- Travel as required to achieve project goals. This could be domestic and/or international travel, and typically is 10% or less.
- Assist in the performance feedback, technical guidance, and mentoring of junior engineers and technicians.
REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering or related focus required
- 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in Test Engineering required
- Experience in creating Test Hardware and Software architectures to solve test problems required
- Experience with LabView programming, in controlling test instrumentation required
- Experience with utilizing Test Equipment/Instrumentation Hardware required
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, applicable test/development tools and associated technologies required
- Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing or service environment is preferred.
- Advanced LabView training and programming is a plus.
- Experience with other programming/scripting languages (C++, Python, Perl, Bash, VB) is a plus.
- Experience with designing Test Executive GUI software is a plus.
- Experience/understanding of PLD, PIC, Flash and EPROM programming is a plus.
- Experience in PCB CAD design (Altium or similar PCB design software) is a plus.
- Experience with 2D/3D modeling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is a plus.
- Experience with Boundary Scan (JTAG) testing is a plus.
- Experience with ESS (Thermal/Vibration) testing is a plus.
- Experience with Linux operating system is a plus.
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.
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Occasionally
- Lifting - Constantly
- Carrying - Constantly
- Pushing - Constantly
- Pulling - Constantly
- Talking - Occasionally
- Hearing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Extreme cold - Occasionally
- Extreme heat - Occasionally
- Humidity - Occasionally
- Wet - Occasionally
- Noise - Frequently
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 annual salary for this position is:
$100,000.00 to $135,000.00
Factors which may affect starting salary include 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 JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Staff Manufacturing Engineer
Document progressive engineering experience thoroughly
EB-3 skilled worker petitions require at least two years of experience, but EB-2 demands a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience if you lack an advanced degree. Gather performance reviews, project scopes, and org charts showing increasing responsibility before your employer files PERM.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target employers who have completed PERM labor certifications for manufacturing engineer roles. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to this process for your occupation.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiations
PERM requires your offered wage to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level II or Level III rates for manufacturing engineers in your metro area before accepting any offer, since a wage shortfall forces PERM to restart.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires the employer to run a mandated recruitment test, including job postings and internal notices, before DOL will certify the application. Confirm whether your prospective employer has done this before or will need outside counsel, since inexperienced sponsors sometimes underestimate the six-to-twelve-month preparation window.
Check your O*NET occupation code for EB-2 alignment
Staff Manufacturing Engineer roles typically map to SOC codes requiring specialized knowledge of production systems and process improvement. Review the O*NET profile for your specific duties to confirm whether your role's normal requirements support EB-2 advanced degree classification or whether EB-3 is the more accurate category.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once USCIS approves your original I-140, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition. If you're a national of India or China facing a backlog, protecting that date through a job change requires careful timing and documentation that the new role falls in the same or a similar occupation.
Green Card Staff Manufacturing Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. For Staff Manufacturing Engineer roles, the employer must first complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a mandated domestic recruitment test. Only after DOL certifies PERM can the employer file an I-140 petition with USCIS. H-1B visa involves an LCA and an annual lottery; employment-based green cards have no lottery, though nationals of high-demand countries like India and China can face significant priority-date backlogs due to per-country annual limits.
Which green card category, EB-2 or EB-3, typically applies to Staff Manufacturing Engineer positions?
Both categories can apply, depending on the role's requirements and your credentials. EB-2 covers positions that normally require an advanced degree, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in the specialty. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience. Many Staff Manufacturing Engineer job descriptions qualify for EB-2 if the employer documents that an advanced degree is a standard requirement for the position in the industry.
How long does the PERM process take for a manufacturing engineering role?
PERM timelines vary based on DOL workload and whether your application is selected for audit. The employer must complete the recruitment test, submit the ETA Form 9089 to DOL, and wait for certification before filing the I-140. After I-140 approval, nationals of oversubscribed countries may wait additional years for a visa number to become available based on their priority date. USCIS publishes monthly Visa Bulletins tracking priority date movement.
Where can I find employers who have already sponsored green cards for manufacturing engineers?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history for manufacturing and engineering occupations, letting you target companies that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process. DOL's OFLC disclosure data is the underlying public record, but searching it manually requires filtering large datasets by SOC code and visa category, which is time-consuming without a purpose-built tool.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my place in the green card backlog?
Yes, under AC21 job portability rules, you can retain your priority date by transferring it to a new employer's I-140, provided your original I-140 was approved and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 also allows you to change to a same or similar job without your pending adjustment being denied solely because of the employer change.