CT Image Quality Algorithm Engineer

MS0074 GE Medical Systems, L.L.C.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Great work environment

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Wisconsin seeks an Image Quality Algorithm Engineer to collaborate across engineers, scientists, product management, and customers to define and develop product technologies focusing on image quality, system safety, and calibration. You will own technical reviews, quantify subsystem interactions, and drive innovations for competitive differentiation.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, leading design reviews, and delivering robust image quality improvements across CT

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Medical Physics, Applied Mathematics or related field.
• Ability to develop timely and effective solutions for challenging design problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to pursue tasks to completion.

Responsibilities

• Work with a broad cross-functional team.
• Implement and optimize image quality and dose management features for new products.
• Evaluate and tune complex designs for image quality and calibration.
• Lead technical design reviews and risk investigations.
• Develop methods to quantify subsystem interactions and impacts on system performance.

Skills

Biomedical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Physics

Machine learning

Python

Matlab

Communication skills

Education

Biomedical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Physics

Medical Physics

Applied Mathematics

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Keras

Job description

Job Description Summary

The CT Image Quality Algorithm Engineer works in close collaboration with a cross-functional team made up of engineers, scientists, product management, clinical applications, researchers, customers, marketing and other field teams to define and develop new product technologies to meet customer needs. The Image Quality Algorithm Engineer position distinguishes itself through a high emphasis on implementing and evaluating new product innovations and a strong focus on image/signal quality, system safety, and system calibration to drive significant design improvements in product architecture.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Work with a broad cross-functional team
• Working across functions and team boundaries to implement and optimize system level image quality and dose management features for new products and technology roadmaps
• Use broad technical expertise and experience to evaluate and tune complex designs focusing on the areas of image quality, calibration and dose management
• Providing domain expertise to own/lead technical design reviews, investigation of technical risks, as well as providing innovative solutions to achieve optimal system performance
• Developing methods to quantify subsystem interactions and their effects on system performance and image quality
• Developing requirements for key system performance parameters as they relate to image quality, system safety, performance and calibration
• Driving system tradeoff discussions within new product developments by having a full understanding of system architecture and interfaces
• Investigating customer questions and complaints to provide technical answers and solutions
• Providing technical leadership for project execution
• Implementing and teaching engineering principles and standards
• Driving innovation for competitive technical differentiation
• Mentoring junior engineers in area of expertise

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Medical Physics, Applied Mathematics or a closely related field
• Ability to develop timely and effective solutions for challenging design problems
• Effective communication skills - ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
• Ability to pursue tasks to completion

Desired Characteristics

• PyTorch or TensorFlow/Keras understanding for machine learning training
• 2 years relevant industrial or academic experience
• 2D or 3D signal/image processing background in matlab or python
• Course history in: calculus, linear algebra, data science and probability
• Understanding of X-ray physics, CT physics, CT imaging and image/signal processing fundamentals
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Medical Physics, Applied Mathematics or a closely related field
• Demonstrated record of innovation in technology development
• Experience with CT specific device operation and troubleshooting issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with research collaborations
• Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multi-task
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and results orientation
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, matrixed, and customer focused environment
• Excellent communication, influencing skills and ability to gain buy-in for initiatives

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Other

• Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
• We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
• GE HealthCare 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).
• While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Company Purpose

At GE HealthCare, we see possibilities through innovation. We’re partnering with our customers to fulfill healthcare’s greatest potential through groundbreaking medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. Better tools enabling better patient care. Together, we are not only building a healthier future but living our purpose to create a world where healthcare has no limits.