Engineering Technician

GE HealthCare; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the development and introduction of Infant Care products, including incubators and warmers. This is a highly hands-on role involving prototype builds, troubleshooting, testing, and ensuring manufacturing readiness.

You will work closely with engineering teams to bring new technologies to market. The ideal candidate enjoys solving technical problems, working with tools and test equipment, and collaborating with engineers to advance

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field, or HS diploma with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical systems.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to safety and quality.
• Ability to work onsite five days a week in Waukesha, WI.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI activities for Infant Care products including prototype builds and manufacturing readiness.
• Build, modify, and evaluate prototypes, fixtures, test setups, and engineering models.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and system issues to identify root causes.
• Set up and operate test equipment and data collection systems.
• Prepare products and test setups for engineering and verification testing.
• Execute tests, document results, and share findings with engineers.
• Support lab operations including equipment maintenance and calibration coordination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product performance and manufacturability.
• Support documentation updates and corrective actions.
• Provide technical support during prototype builds, pilot builds, and launches.
• Communicate technical findings via reports and team discussions.
• Work independently with initiative to meet milestones.

Skills

Hands-on tools

Test equipment

Measurement devices

Diagnostic equipment

Problem solving

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

HS diploma with 5 years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Engineering Technician supports the development and introduction of Infant Care products, including incubators and warmers. This is a highly hands‑on role responsible for building prototypes, troubleshooting technical issues, conducting product testing, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting engineering teams as products move from development into production.

Job Description Summary

The Engineering Technician supports the development and introduction of Infant Care products, including incubators and warmers. This is a highly hands‑on role responsible for building prototypes, troubleshooting technical issues, conducting product testing, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting engineering teams as products move from development into production.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving technical problems, working with tools and test equipment, and collaborating with engineers to bring new technologies to market. This role works closely with systems, mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, and service teams to improve product performance and ensure safe, effective solutions for caregivers and patients.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities for Infant Care products, including prototype builds, product evaluations, testing, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Build, modify, and evaluate prototypes, fixtures, test setups, and engineering models using drawings, schematics, specifications, and work instructions.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and system‑level issues using a structured approach to identify root causes and support problem resolution.
• Set up and operate test equipment, diagnostic tools, measurement devices, and data collection systems to support engineering testing activities.
• Prepare products, equipment, and test setups for engineering and verification testing.
• Execute product tests and experiments, collect data, document results, and communicate findings to engineering teams.
• Support engineering lab operations, including equipment maintenance, calibration coordination, inventory organization, and ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, service, and supply chain teams to identify issues and improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
• Support documentation updates, issue investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide technical support during prototype builds, pilot builds, and product launch activities.
• Communicate technical findings through written reports, documentation, and team discussions.
• Work independently with limited direction while using good judgment, initiative, and a strong technical curiosity to support project milestones.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology, or a related technical field; OR High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of relevant technical experience.
• Ability to work onsite five (5) days per week in Waukesha, WI.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical systems.
• Strong hands‑on experience working with tools, test equipment, measurement devices, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Experience collecting and documenting test data, observations, and technical findings.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional environment with changing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate using the local language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
• Experience working in a medical device, electronics, manufacturing, laboratory, service, or engineering environment.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, pilot builds, product testing, validation, or new product introductions.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, wiring, sensors, controls, or circuit board assemblies.
• Experience with calibration, maintenance, or validation of laboratory and test equipment.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, continuous improvement, Lean tools, or problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience working in a regulated or quality‑focused environment.
• Familiarity with GE HealthCare products, processes, or quality systems.
• Current or previous GE HealthCare employee.

Why This Role?

This role offers the opportunity to work directly on next‑generation infant care technologies that support newborns and caregivers around the world. You'll join a highly collaborative engineering team where you'll build prototypes, troubleshoot complex systems, perform testing, and help bring innovative medical technologies from concept to production.

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Information

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: No