Engineering Technician II

GE HealthCare; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare's State College site designs, manufactures and services diagnostic ultrasound transducers (probes) used across clinical applications including surgery, urology, cardiology, and radiology. In a high‑mix, low‑volume, regulated manufacturing environment, the site combines engineering, precision manufacturing and lifecycle support to enable real‑time patient care decisions.

The Engineering Technician will perform testing related to reliability, reprocessing, biocompatibility and

Qualifications

• Associates degree, or high school diploma and 2 years technical, manufacturing, or quality experience.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic written technical information and instructions.
• Ability to use computerized work systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate using local language.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Comply with EHS regulations and policies.
• Follow established test protocols and document test details with Good Documentation Practice.
• Create accurate, complete and timely records.
• Operate laboratory test and processing equipment (reprocessing systems, ovens, cameras, microscopes, robots, scales, vacuum pumps).
• Utilize standard medical‑industry cleaning, disinfection and sterilization techniques for ultrasound probes.
• Support new product development, design improvement, sustaining and maintenance as needed.

Education

Associate degree or high school diploma with 2 years technical/manufacturing/quality experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

At our State College site, teams design, manufacture, and service diagnostic medical ultrasound transducers (probes) used across a wide range of clinical applications including surgery, urology, cardiology, and radiology. As a high‑mix, low‑volume, regulated manufacturing environment, the site combines advanced engineering, precision manufacturing, and lifecycle support to deliver critical imaging technology that enables clinicians to make real‑time decisions in patient care.

Job Description

Role Summary: Engineering Technician will perform testing related to reliability, reprocessing, biocompatibility and chemical compatibility for our ultrasound products. The Technician will work directly with Engineers and other Engineering Technicians supporting product design and development.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Comply with EHS regulations and policies.
• Follow established written test protocols and document details of testing, using established Good Documentation Practice.
• Ensure the creation of accurate, complete and timely records.
• Operate laboratory test and processing equipment such as reprocessing systems, ovens, cameras, microscopes, robots, scales, vacuum pumps, and various other inspection equipment.
• Utilize standard medical‑industry cleaning, disinfection and sterilization techniques for ultrasound probes.
• Perform other tasks supporting new product development, design improvement, sustaining and maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

Quality Specific Goals:

• Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position.
• Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines.
• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.
• Ensures the creation of accurate, complete and timely records.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree, or high school diploma and 2 years technical, manufacturing, or quality experience.
• Proficiency to understand and interpret basic written technical information and instructions.
• Demonstrated proficiency to utilize computerized work systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate using local language.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with general direction and information.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Good attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently / self‑motivated.

EEO Statement

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.