Lead System Engineer - Molecular Imaging Systems

GE Healthcare Private Limited; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Job summary

GE Healthcare is seeking a Lead Engineer in System Engineering to ensure readiness, performance, and regulatory compliance of Molecular Imaging systems in a lab environment. You will support calibration, verification, and validation activities while handling radioactive materials and maintaining lab infrastructure.

The role involves coordinating with installation, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime, improve uptime, and ensure adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with medical imaging systems (PET/SPECT preferred).
• Knowledge of radiation safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, installation and calibration.
• Experience in software installation, upgrades, and system configuration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain PET/CT and SPECT/CT systems across multiple scanner bays.
• Perform system installation, calibration, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle support.
• Maintain system components, perform repairs and ensure software/firmware updates.
• Support engineering activities including configuration, test setup, data acquisition, and validation.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Handle, store, and dispose radioactive materials in compliance with safety regulations.
• Ensure EHS/radiation safety standards and maintain documentation for audits.
• Maintain and enhance MI lab infrastructure and environmental conditions.
• Assist in design and continuous improvement of lab facilities and instrumentation.

Skills

Medical imaging systems

Radiation safety

System maintenance

Troubleshooting

Installation & calibration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering, or Nuclear Medicine Technology

Tools

Software installation & upgrades

System configuration

Job description

Lead Engineer - System Engineering Job Description Summary The Lead Engineer is responsible for ensuring the operational readiness, performance, and regulatory compliance of Molecular Imaging (MI) systems, including PET/CT and SPECT/CT platforms, within an engineering lab environment. This role supports engineering, installation, calibration, verification & validation, and development teams by maintaining imaging systems, handling radioactive materials, managing lab infrastructure, and ensuring adherence to radiation safety, EHS, and quality standards. The technician plays a key role in minimizing system downtime and enabling seamless lab operations across multiple systems. GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference - and every difference builds a healthier world.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain PET/CT and SPECT/CT systems, ensuring system readiness, uptime, and optimal performance across multiple scanner bays.
• Perform system installation, mechanical, electrical, calibration, alignment, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle support to ensure reliable system performance.
• Maintain system components, perform repairs and replacements, and ensure systems are updated with approved software and firmware version.
• Support engineering activities, including system configuration, test setup, execution, and data acquisition for validation.
• Execute laboratory and validation testing, including inspection and system performance verification.
• Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, and apply technical judgment to implement effective corrective actions.
• Handle, store, track lifecycle, and dispose radioactive materials, sources, and phantoms in compliance with safety regulations, working closely with RSO.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and radiation safety standards, maintaining documentation and supporting audits in coordination with RSO.
• Maintain and enhance MI lab infrastructure, collaborating with facility teams for upkeep of scanner bays, engineering systems, and environmental conditions.
• Support design, setup, and continuous improvement of MI lab infrastructure, test facilities, and instrumentation systems.
• Manage spare parts lifecycle including ordering, tracking, import/export coordination, customs clearance, and warehouse storage in collaboration with logistics teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation in alignment with GEHC QMS, EHS, including maintenance records, calibration data, SRA, and SOPs.
• Drive operational excellence by improving system reliability, uptime, and adherence to GEHC quality and safety standards.
• Develop in-depth technical expertise in molecular imaging systems and subsystems, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams and provide guidance to junior team members to support overall program objectives.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering, or Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with medical imaging systems (PET/SPECT preferred).
• Knowledge of radiation safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and calibration.
• Experience in software installation, upgrades, and system configuration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. 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.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership - always with unyielding integrity.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
• Experience Level Senior Level

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