General Electric Company

Lead Mechanical Engineer

General Electric Company • $95K — $115K *
Florence, SC 29501In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
  • 3+ years of applied mechanical engineering experience, including design and analysis of mechanical systems.
  • Proficiency in FEA with ANSYS or similar multiphysics simulation tools.
  • Understanding of mechanical design standards and fabrication processes.
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical tools and fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze superconducting magnets for MRI systems.
  • Lead prototype build activities to ensure compliance with design intent.
  • Drive productivity and quality improvements in product design.
  • Support and resolve issues for existing MRI systems in the field.
  • Develop geometry and specify materials based on product specifications.
  • Execute projects with minimal oversight while ensuring engineering accuracy.
  • Engage in comprehensive new product development processes.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available to qualified candidates.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Based 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

About General Electric Company

GE Healthcare provides medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. They offer medical imaging, information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, performance improvement, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. GE Healthcare's mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by providing innovative healthcare solutions. Their technologies are used in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide to diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

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Size
168,000 employees
Market Cap
$90.4 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
-9.1%
Revenue
$79.6 billion
NASDAQ
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