Core Expectations
Technical Ownership & Design Leadership
- Lead thermal and structural design of MRI gradient coils and supporting components.
- Develop innovative solutions that meet performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
- Own mechanical design tradeoffs and ensure alignment with system‑level requirements.
Analysis & Simulation
- Perform advanced FEA for thermal and structural analysis, incorporating all modes of heat transfer and temperature‑dependent material properties.
- Conduct non‑linear, modal, and fatigue analyses of complex geometries.
- Develop and apply accurate material models for metals, plastics, epoxies, and fiber‑reinforced composites.
Verification, Testing & Validation
- Define and execute verification strategies, including thermal‑mechanical testing and correlation of test data with analytical models.
- Design test setups and instrumentation using strain gages, accelerometers, thermocouples, pressure sensors, thermal imaging, and DAQ systems.
- Participate in prototype build activities and ensure compliance with design intent.
Documentation & Collaboration
- Prepare and present high‑quality design analysis reports, drawings, and technical reviews.
- Develop component specifications, test plans, and procurement requirements.
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and field teams to resolve design and performance issues.
Productivity & Continuous Improvement
- Provide technical leadership for cost, quality, reliability, and lifecycle improvement initiatives.
- Deliver structured solutions to unstructured factory and field problems using sound engineering judgment.
Value Add
- Experience working with complex electromechanical systems.
- Hands‑on expertise in failure analysis and root cause investigation.
- Strong test‑lab experience with direct involvement in setup, execution, and data interpretation.
- Exposure to simulation‑driven development approaches such as digital twins, reduced‑order modeling, or AI‑assisted workflows.
- BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 5–10 years of mechanical design and analysis experience.
- Demonstrated experience in structural failure analysis and fatigue design.
- Proficiency in ANSYS (preferred) or similar tools (Abaqus, COMSOL)
Desired Qualifications
- MS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- MRI gradient coil experience strongly preferred
- Solid modeling experience with CREO or equivalent.
- Excellent communication, technical presentation, and influencing skills across organizational levels.
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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
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5-10 years of mechanical design and analysis experience
- Demonstrated experience in structural failure analysis and fatigue design
- Proficiency in ANSYS or similar tools
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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