Design Quality Assurance (DQA) Co-op
ZOLL Medical Corporation
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.
Job description
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, preferred
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
Requirements
- Pursuing a BS in Biomedical Engineering
- 0-2+ years' experience testing software in a product development environment
- Documentation of requirements and test plans utilizing tools such as DOORS
- Proficient with MS/Office
- Ability to learn and use software engineering tools and applications in MS Windows and Linux environments
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Company overview
ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group company, is a global leader in acute critical care medical devices and software solutions. Founded in 1980 and named after Dr. Paul Zoll, the pioneering cardiologist known as "The Father of Modern Cardiac Therapy," the company develops innovative technologies that advance emergency care and save lives. ZOLL provides a comprehensive portfolio of medical devices and software solutions including defibrillators and cardiac monitors, CPR feedback systems, therapeutic temperature management devices, ventilation equipment, and sleep apnea diagnostic tools. The company's products are used worldwide by healthcare professionals, EMS and fire personnel, and lay rescuers to treat patients with serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions. ZOLL's flagship products include the LifeVest wearable cardioverter defibrillator, which has protected over one million patients, and the remedē System for treating central sleep apnea. With a focus on improving clinical outcomes and operational efficiencies, ZOLL combines cutting-edge technology with comprehensive training and support services to empower medical professionals and improve patient care across the continuum of emergency response and critical care.