Manufacturing and Automation Engineer

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 Itamar is an innovative medical device technology company that focuses on the development and manufacturing of Home Sleep Apnea Tests to aid in the diagnosis of respiratory sleep disorders. Our core product is the WatchPAT®️ family, a revolutionary FDA-cleared portable home sleep apnea test device, that is based on proprietary signal and analysis. 80% of patients who have sleep apnea are undiagnosed. We are committed to reach those undiagnosed patients and provide testing to promote wellness and enhance overall quality of life. WatchPAT®️ is commercially available within major markets including the U.S., Japan, and Europe, and is the leading home sleep apnea test in the US. ZOLL Itamar's corporate headquarters, research and development and manufacturing are located in Israel with U.S. headquarters based in Atlanta, GA.

Job Type

On Site

Job Summary

The role is responsible for providing engineering support for mechanical systems, automation and robotics and production equipment at the Itamar Zoll production site, including characterization, planning, development, and production support, leading the robotics field and molds and implementing solutions in production lines

Essential Functions

• Support production line
• Automation/Robotic line engineering project lead
• Lead engineering change orders (ECOs) for product improvements: Production cycle time, cost reduction, mold, maintenance /duplicate, packing
• Develop production jigs, tools and testers
• Perform evaluation of new suppliers
• Develop and validate manufacturing processes include tools IQ/OQ/PQ and product Process validation processes

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in a medical device manufacturing environment or similar manufacturing industry.
• Experience in jig design, including requirements, design and validation with at least 4 years of experience
• Knowledge and prior experience in pneumatic systems, Servo, sensors and industrial control with at least 2 years of experience
• Previous experience in planning, developing and implementing automation and robotics systems in an industrial production environment with an emphasis on Vision systems, smart quality control and cameras
• Background in the worlds of plastic injection molding, precision assemblies
• Experience in the integration of industrial robots /Cobots
• Advanced CAD design proficiency (SolidWorks)
• Experience in PLC programming (Siemens / Beckhoff / Allen Bradley) – a significant advantage.
• Experience in operating and supporting automation production lines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and prior experience in programming and working with industrial robots – an advantage.
• Self- motivated with the ability to work independently
• Strong team player with ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Languages

• Hebrew - Expert
• English - Advanced

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.