Lead Mechanical Engineer - Gradient Coils

GE HealthCare; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Job summary

GE HealthCare seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the thermal and structural design, analysis, and verification of MRI gradient coils within state-of-the-art MRI systems. You will partner with cross‑functional teams across the full product lifecycle, from concept through manufacturing, verification and field support.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3–5 years of mechanical design and analysis experience, and proficiency in ANSYS (preferred) with experience in

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of mechanical design and analysis experience.
• Demonstrated experience in structural failure analysis and fatigue design.
• Proficiency in ANSYS (preferred) or similar tools (Abaqus, COMSOL).

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal and structural analysis of MRI gradient coils and supporting components.
• Develop innovative solutions that meet performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
• Own mechanical design tradeoffs and ensure alignment with system‑level requirements.
• Define and execute verification strategies, including thermal‑mechanical testing and correlation with analytical models.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

COMSOL

CREO

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the thermal and structural design, analysis, and verification of MRI gradient coils. This role partners with cross functional teams across the full product lifecycle—from concept and design through manufacturing, verification, and field support to deliver high performance, reliable, and manufacturable gradient coil solutions for state of the art MRI systems.

Core Expectations

Technical Ownership & Design Leadership

• Lead thermal and structural analysis of MRI gradient coils and supporting components.
• Develop innovative solutions that meet performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
• Own mechanical design tradeoffs and ensure alignment with system‑level requirements.

Analysis & Simulation

• Perform advanced FEA for thermal and structural analysis, incorporating all modes of heat transfer and temperature‑dependent material properties.
• Conduct non‑linear, modal, and fatigue analyses of complex geometries.
• Develop and apply accurate material models for metals, plastics, epoxies, and fiber‑reinforced composites.

Verification, Testing & Validation

• Define and execute verification strategies, including thermal‑mechanical testing and correlation of test data with analytical models.
• Design test setups and instrumentation using strain gages, accelerometers, thermocouples, pressure sensors, thermal imaging, and DAQ systems.
• Participate in prototype build activities and ensure compliance with design intent.

Documentation & Collaboration

• Prepare and present high‑quality design analysis reports, drawings, and technical reviews.
• Develop component specifications, test plans, and procurement requirements.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and field teams to resolve design and performance issues.

Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Provide technical leadership for cost, quality, reliability, and lifecycle improvement initiatives.
• Deliver structured solutions to unstructured factory and field problems using sound engineering judgment.

Value Add

• Experience working with complex electromechanical systems.
• Hands‑on expertise in failure analysis and root cause investigation.
• Strong test‑lab experience with direct involvement in setup, execution, and data interpretation.
• Exposure to simulation‑driven development approaches such as digital twins, reduced‑order modeling, or AI‑assisted workflows.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of mechanical design and analysis experience.
• Demonstrated experience in structural failure analysis and fatigue design.
• Proficiency in ANSYS (preferred) or similar tools (Abaqus, COMSOL)

Desired Qualifications

• MS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• MRI gradient coil experience strongly preferred
• Solid modeling experience with CREO or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, technical presentation, and influencing skills across organizational levels.

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

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.

• GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes