Lead Mechanical Engineer

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Florence, SC, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Analytics • Biotech
The Role
Lead mechanical design and analysis of superconducting MRI magnets and components across the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include CAD modeling, FEA and thermodynamic analysis, prototyping, testing, verification, documentation, engineering changes, manufacturing support, supplier interfaces, and field issue resolution. The role leads productivity and quality improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and service advanced MRI systems.
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Job Description SummaryBased in our Florence, SC location, this Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the structural design and analysis of Superconducting magnets for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) at GE Healthcare. This role will work with cross-functional teams to design, develop, manufacture and service complex state-of-the-art MRI systems and components throughout all phases of the product development life cycle. Activities include detailed mechanical, structural, and thermodynamic design of sub-systems and components related to MRI magnets, including analysis, simulation, documentation, prototyping, testing, verification, and integration of hardware. There is a lot of latitude for design improvements in this role.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Mechanical and Structural design and analysis of superconducting magnets and components used in MRI systems
  • Participate and lead prototype build activities to ensure compliance with design intent
  • Design leadership of productivity and quality projects (both product cost and life cycle quality or reliability improvements)
  • Support current MR system installed base designs and field issues and drive to closure on site issues and investigations.
  • Work from product specifications and requirements to develop component and assembly geometry, specify materials, and establish acceptable performance standards. Perform complex calculations, analyses, and testing to verify assumptions and performance.
  • Work independently and possess a level of engineering competency necessary to complete and execute engineering project tasks with minimal oversight.
  • Seek senior and peer review of project and engineering work to ensure accuracy and rigor. Candidate must be willing to work in an open environment where review and feedback on engineering work is actively sought and freely given.
  • Engage in all phases of new product development, including concept, architecture, documentation, design, prototype, test, supplier interfaces, manufacturing introduction and service support.
  • Prepare using 2D and 3D CAD software, detailed drawings, and component and assembly models complete with calculated dimensions and tolerances.
  • Prepare engineering change requests, engineering change notices, bills of material, engineering specifications, and customer change requests.
  • Direct the construction and testing of prototype and pilots, and conduct analysis of the test results.
  • Interface directly with manufacturing employees to clarify questions on drawings and designs. Assist manufacturing in troubleshooting production issues on standard and special products.

Required Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • 3+ years relevant work experience and knowledge of applied mechanical engineering design, analysis, and verification of mechanical systems
  • Working knowledge of FEA using ANSYS or other Multiphysics simulation packages.
  • Knowledge of industry and academic practices and standards related to mechanical design and fabrication in a product environment.
  • Experience with mechanical tools, including hand tools, fabrication tools, and measurement equipment.
  • Modeling skills with experience in solid modeling packages such as PRO/E

Desired Characteristics

  • 2-3 years’ experience working with ProEngineering/Creo for mechanical engineering design of medical products.
  • Knowledge and experience of different manufacturing processes related to metal fabrication and welding.
  • Understanding of mechanical design and pressure vessel standards.
  • Experience with numerical analysis tools and optimization methods
  • Hands on hardware experience on mechanical systems and components
  • Paper to product experience with ability to read and apply GD&T

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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 of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • 3 or more years of relevant experience in applied mechanical engineering design, analysis, and verification of mechanical systems
  • Working knowledge of FEA using ANSYS or other multiphysics simulation packages
  • Knowledge of industry and academic practices and standards related to mechanical design and fabrication in a product environment
  • Experience with mechanical tools, including hand tools, fabrication tools, and measurement equipment
  • Solid modeling experience using packages such as PRO/E
  • 2 to 3 years of experience with Pro/ENGINEER or Creo for mechanical engineering design of medical products
  • Knowledge of metal fabrication and welding manufacturing processes
  • Understanding of mechanical design and pressure vessel standards
  • Experience with numerical analysis tools and optimization methods
  • Hands-on hardware experience with mechanical systems and components
  • Ability to read and apply GD&T

GE Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Healthcare and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Healthcare.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision options with HSA-eligible choices and preventive care coverage. Mental health and well-being support programs are also emphasized as part of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is described as meaningful, with a 401(k) match and additional programs such as student-loan matching in some descriptions. Legacy pension and retiree medical obligations for certain closed groups also signal continued support for long-tenured populations.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Variable and role-linked earning opportunities appear attractive in some job families, including high on-target earnings potential in certain sales roles. Additional role-based perks like company cars and travel-related reimbursements further increase the perceived value of total rewards in those positions.

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50,282 Employees
Year Founded: 1892

What We Do

Every day millions of people feel the impact of our intelligent devices, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. As a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator, GE Healthcare enables clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services, supported by its Edison intelligence platform. With over 100 years of healthcare industry experience and around 50,000 employees globally, the company operates at the center of an ecosystem working toward precision health, digitizing healthcare, helping drive productivity and improve outcomes for patients, providers, health systems and researchers around the world. We embrace a culture of respect, transparency, integrity and diversity.

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