Ultrasound Systems Mechanical Engineer

GE HealthCare; Vöcklamarkt; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Austria is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design activities for ultrasound consoles throughout the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with engineering, product management, clinical, quality, manufacturing, sourcing, and service teams to translate user needs into robust, manufacturable, and serviceable mechanical solutions. The role emphasizes ownership, teamwork, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical product design and development is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively across disciplines and organizational boundaries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; German language skills are an advantage.
• A collaborative, ownership-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and influence decisions.
• A high level of motivation, ownership, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and development activities for next-generation ultrasound systems and subsystems.
• Align requirements, interfaces, and design decisions with stakeholders across functions and locations.
• Support the development of mechanical concepts for system architecture, component design, enclosure design, structural elements, thermal management, and serviceability.
• Own packaging design, including component integration, space optimization, manufacturability, and transport robustness.
• Create and maintain mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, tolerance analysis, design documentation, and technical reports.
• Plan and execute mechanical verification and validation activities, including test definition, test execution, issue resolution, and documentation.
• Assess design risks and support design reviews, failure investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure designs are producible, scalable, and cost-effective.
• Support cross-segment alignment of mechanical design methods, standards, interfaces, and best practices.
• Provide end-to-end technical ownership from early design phases through product release, manufacturing ramp-up, installation, service, and field support.
• Communicate technical status, risks, decisions, and recommendations clearly to project teams and leadership.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in mechanical engineering or mechatronics

Job description

GE HealthCare in Austria is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design activities for ultrasound consoles throughout the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with engineering, product management, clinical, quality, manufacturing, sourcing, and service teams to translate user needs into robust, manufacturable, and serviceable mechanical solutions. The role emphasizes ownership, teamwork, and clear communication.