General Electric Company

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Gradient Coils

General Electric Company$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years in mechanical design and analysis
  • Experience in structural failure analysis and fatigue design
  • Proficiency with ANSYS or similar tools like Abaqus, COMSOL
  • MSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred
  • Preferred experience with MRI gradient coils
  • Solid modeling experience using CREO or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Lead thermal and structural analysis of MRI gradient coils
  • Develop innovative solutions for performance and manufacturability
  • Own mechanical design tradeoffs to align with system requirements
  • Perform advanced FEA for thermal and structural analysis
  • Conduct non-linear, modal, and fatigue analyses of complex geometries
  • Define and execute verification strategies with detailed testing methods
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve design issues.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Opportunity for cross-functional collaboration
  • Involvement in state-of-the-art MRI technology development
  • Hands-on approach with prototype testing and verification
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the thermal and structural design, analysis, and verification of MRI gradient coils. This role partners with cross functional teams across the full product lifecycle-from concept and design through manufacturing, verification, and field support-to deliver high performance, reliable, and manufacturable gradient coil solutions for state of the art MRI systems.

Job Description

Core Expectations

Technical Ownership & Design Leadership
  • Lead thermal and structural analysis 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.


Required Qualifications
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • 3-5 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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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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