Lead Process Engineer

Job Description SummaryActivities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.
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Job Description

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• 1. Translate user requirements into a multi-physics design plan.
• 2. Develop new acoustic models to simulate the performance of the ultrasound transducers and the new acoustic materials, develop reliable process for production.
• 3. Identify, evaluate and develop new concepts for the new product development
• 4. Participate and contribute in development of the transducer technology roadmap and process roadmap
• 5. Define structure and process of transducers to meet required product performance
• 6. Work in close collaboration with design engineer for design of tooling, fabrication process, test equipment towards manufacturing readiness.
• 7. Use the expertise in acoustics, physics and technology of signal processing to support NPI, ATD, and VCP project
• 8. Analyze performance deviation and solve problems for mass production products

Quality Specific Goals:

• 1. Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position
• 2. Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
• 3. Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required
• 4. Ensure compliance/closure of Regulatory and Quality requirements before approving Design Outputs/Program Deliverables
• 5. Lead continuous improvement activities by driving the implementation of process and product quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• 1. Master’s degree or PhD in Physics (acoustics, optic, material), electrical engineering (signal processing), biomedical engineering
• 2. At least 7 years’ experience for Master or 5 years’ experience for PhD in the design of ultrasound transducers with strong troubleshooting experience on transducers
• 3. Strong understanding in Physics with a broad spectrum of knowledge (Acoustics, Optics, Signal Processing, Electronics, Physical Chemistry, Materials)
• 4. Knowledge of probe manufacturing, processing and testing is a plus
• 5. Familiar with acoustic material or similar like piezoelectric ceramic, single crystal etc.
• 6. Experience with FEM modeling (ANSYS, PZFlex, COMSOL Multiphysics…)
• 7. Excellent on MATLAB, MATHCAD
• 8. Knowledge on medical ultrasound applications is a plus
• 9. Proficiency in English communicate with cross-functional team members

Desired Characteristics:

• 1. Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multi-task
• 2. Excellent teamwork, coordination and communication skills
• 3. Strong interest in the research and development
• 4. Knowledge of acoustics imaging, transducers and arrays, beam forming front end
• 5. The spirit of initiative, ability to motivate, versatility
• 6. Demonstrated ability to solve problems

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. 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.

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.

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