If you are passionate about technology – whether hardware, software, or both - and want to launch a career in engineering design, the Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP) is a great place to start. This entry-level rotational program combines hands-on engineering assignments with technical and leadership training to fast-track your development. At GE HealthCare, we are dedicated to shaping the next generation of technology leaders who are driven by innovation and technical excellence. EEDP graduates have the technical and business foundation to innovate and create the future of healthcare, together.Job Description
Responsibilities:
As an EEDP member at GE HealthCare, you’ll take on meaningful, technically challenging work that drives innovation and supports critical business priorities. Here’s what to expect:
Hands-on Innovation: Complete three 8-month assignments developing cutting-edge technologies in areas like diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, surgical navigation, software platforms, digital health, and patient monitoring.
Real-World Product Development: Learn how to design and deliver impactful healthcare solutions—from concept to production—ensuring they meet customer needs.
Technical Growth: Build core engineering and design skills through hands-on projects; complete a rigorous advanced technical training curriculum.
Leadership Development: Strengthen leadership capabilities through structured courses, team projects, committee work, and corporate learning experiences.
Mentorship & Support: Receive personalized guidance from technical mentors and assignment leaders to help you grow technical and soft skills for long-term career success.
Project Execution: Contribute to the full product development cycle—from ideation to post-market—while deepening your expertise in your chosen discipline (e.g., software tools like Java, Python, MATLAB, C++, UNIX/Linux).
Engagement: Participate in and lead committee activities to grow your influence, providing continuous improvement to the program, company, and community.
Basic Qualifications:
Recent college graduate - Bachelor’s degree completed by July 2027
Preferred majors: Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Biomedical Engineering; Computer Science; or equivalent field with a strong engineering design focus
Proven technical problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical issues and solutions and influence team decisions
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and adaptability in dynamic environments
Willingness to be based in the Waukesha, WI area, with flexibility to relocate to other GE HealthCare sites as needed based on rotation selection (relocation assistance provided if required for on-program assignments)
Passion for making a difference through impactful, meaningful work
Preferred Qualifications: (Some of the following as applicable to a hardware or to a software focused role)
Strong academic performance demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), though all applicants are encouraged to apply
Prior internship, co-op, research, or project work in areas such as hardware/software/firmware design, digital design, RF/wireless systems, diagnostic imaging, patient monitoring, life support systems, IT, networking, medical informatics, AI, software, or digital development
Experience in healthcare or working through a full design cycle in a regulated industry
Demonstrated project management skills including working with teams to deliver products, solutions, or prototypes
Growth mindset. Adaptability, eagerness to learn, and openness to mentorship
Demonstrated leadership and community involvement
If software focused:
Experience in object-oriented design and languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, Perl, UNIX/LINUX
Familiarity with agile methodologies, data analytics, or machine learning a plus
If hardware focused:
Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles, simulation, testing, prototyping, and product development
Experience with CAD and simulation tools (e.g., Creo, Ansys, GENESIS); power electronics, embedded systems, and controls a plus
Additional Information:
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership –always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree completed by July 2027
- Preferred majors: Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent with engineering design focus
- Proven technical problem‑solving skills
- Excellent communication skills to explain technical issues and influence decisions
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and adaptability in dynamic environments
- Willingness to be based in Waukesha, WI and relocate to other GE HealthCare sites as needed
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; employer will not sponsor visas
- Successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable)
- Strong academic performance (GPA 3.0+ preferred)
- Prior internship, co‑op, research, or project work in hardware/software/firmware, diagnostic imaging, patient monitoring, IT, networking, AI, or related areas
- Experience in regulated industries or working through a full design cycle
- Demonstrated project management skills delivering products, solutions, or prototypes
- Growth mindset, adaptability, eagerness to learn, openness to mentorship
- Software‑focused: experience with object‑oriented design and languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, Perl, UNIX/Linux
- Hardware‑focused: knowledge of mechanical/electrical engineering principles, testing, prototyping, CAD and simulation tools (Creo, Ansys, GENESIS), power electronics, embedded systems, controls
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