Engineering Co-op/Intern - Spring 2026

GE HealthCare; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Florence, SC offers an Engineer Co-op/Intern role focused on hands-on engineering to design and develop mechanical and electrical components for MRI systems. You will gain exposure to real-world challenges and participate in the full product development lifecycle.

You will work with superconducting magnets, gradient coils, and RF body coils, performing analyses, simulations, and verification tasks while supporting manufacturing and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• At least a sophomore standing.

Responsibilities

• Designing and analyzing MRI sub-components including mechanical, electrical, structural, and thermodynamic elements.
• Performing thermodynamic and heat transfer analysis to determine heat loads and verify performance.
• Simulating and designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electrical components for RF coil systems.
• Supporting thermal and structural design efforts.
• Participating in verification and validation testing, including engineering builds.
• Conducting reliability and failure analysis of components.
• Developing service tools to support maintenance and safety.
• Preparing and presenting design analysis reports and drawing reviews.
• Supporting manufacturing and Lean initiatives.

Skills

CAD tools

Simulation software

Lab prototyping

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Physics

Tools

PCB design

Finite element analysis

CAD software

Job description

Job Description Summary
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Join us to turn ideas into world-changing realities where every voice matters and every difference builds a healthier world. Make a real-world impact through hands-on experience.
Job Description
Make a real-world impact through hands-on engineering experience.
Are you passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to innovations that improve lives? As an Engineer Co-op/Intern at GE HealthCare, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to design and develop mechanical and electrical components for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems. You’ll gain exposure to real-world challenges, build technical skills, and contribute to solutions that advance healthcare technology.
This Co-op/intern Experience Is Designed To Prepare You For a Future Career In Engineering By Immersing You In The Full Product Development Lifecycle. You’ll Be Part Of a Collaborative Team Working On Complex MRI Systems And Components, Such As Superconducting Magnets, Gradient Coils, And RF Body Coils. Your Work May Include

• Designing and analyzing MRI sub-components including mechanical, electrical, structural, and thermodynamic elements
• Performing thermodynamic and heat transfer analysis to determine heat loads and verify performance
• Simulating and designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electrical components for RF coil systems
• Supporting thermal and structural design efforts
• Participating in verification and validation testing, including engineering builds
• Conducting reliability and failure analysis of components
• Developing service tools to support maintenance and safety
• Preparing and presenting design analysis reports and drawing reviews
• Supporting manufacturing and Lean initiatives

Qualifications
We’re looking for students who are curious, driven, and ready to make an impact. You are:

• Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• At least a sophomore standing

Preferred Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred; however, we value a holistic view of candidates and encourage all students with relevant experience, curiosity, and a passion for engineering to apply.
• Demonstrated interest in medical technology, product development, or systems engineering.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional team environments.
• Experience with CAD tools, simulation software, or lab-based prototyping is a plus.
• Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in mechanical, electrical, or biomedical engineering is beneficial.

Additional Information
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We do not sponsor employment visas for this role.
GE HealthCare employees are expected to embody our values: humility, transparency, focus, ownership, and integrity.
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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes