Mechanical Systems Architect – Patient Handling

Job description

3460812
Additional Cities

Waukesha
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Healthcare
Business Segment

Healthcare Imaging
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Wisconsin
Postal Code

53188-1678
Essential Responsibilities

Provide mechanical systems engineering leadership for Magnetic Resonance (MR) components and subsystems in the Patient Handling domain. Identify and execute a strategic technology roadmap for Patient Handling (patient tables, bridges, docks, electronics) to ensure GE Healthcare MR maintains market leadership. Support the development of new technologies and hardware platforms for other subsystems (non-Patient Handling) within Magnetic Resonance systems and Surface Coils. Develop system requirements, subsystem requirements and verification plans and procedures. Address any mechanical design issues and needs from new product introduction (NPI) programs, manufacturing, service, suppliers or customers inputs. Responsible for installed base issues. Drive closure on site issues and investigations. Lead development for advance technology projects. Lead design visualization efforts with 3D CAD models and essential component and assembly details to explore multiple design options. Capture mechanical design schematics using an MCAD system. Participate in technical design reviews, risk assessments, FMEA, FEA, CFD, reliability testing, etc. Enable fast prototyping of new technologies by owning design, modeling and implementation. Develop innovative designs to meet all requirements for performance, reliability, cost and manufacturability in new products and any potential improvement for existing products. Develop and maintain mechanical subsystem quality, engineering and cost project funnels. Demonstrate hands on experience for prototyping, drawings and final design outputs. Provide guidance and requirements to new product development teams in order to improve quality of new releases. Develop and maintain siting requirements, service procedures and customer and field interactions. Ensure reliability, performance and delivery through supplier relationships. Lead discussions with new suppliers to evaluate capabilities for production. Serve as a project leader of team activities within a project, from time-plan, resource needs, status reports, cost monitoring, resource usage, technology requirements and solutions. Work with partners in Integrated Supply Chain to determine best production processes and supplier base. Mentoring of junior mechanical engineers within the Magnetic Resonance team.
Qualifications/Requirements

Master’s degree, or foreign degree equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, and 5 years of experience in a related occupation required. The position also requires: 5 years of experience in mechanical design in injected molded plastics, thermoforming, lower power electronic packaging, sheet metal, mechanisms, cables & harnesses, labeling and packaging; 5 years of experience in patient handling subsystems (drive systems, safety interlocks, control systems, injection and pressure formed parts); 5 years of experience in Windchill, PRO-E (MCAD design systems); 5 years of experience in medical device design and regulations; 5 years of experience with regulatory and safety requirements for medical devices; 5 years of experience in mechanical modeling and thermal and mechanical simulation; 5 years of experience in technical project leadership; 5 years of experience with design for reliability, manufacturing and service; and 5 years of experience making design trade-offs between functionality, performance, quality and cost.
GE Medical Systems, LLC 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 background investigation and drug screen.
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE 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).
U.S. Labor Certification Notice

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for permanent alien labor certification. All applicants must respond directly to the employer; please go to www.gecareers.com and search on Job #3460812. Any person may comment or provide documentary evidence bearing on this application to the following office: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Atlanta National Processing Center, Harris Tower, 233 Peachtree Street, Suite 410, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Salary: $115,000 per year.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the US for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Wisconsin
Primary City

Waukesha