Lead Mechanical Engineer – MRI Gradient Coils (Relocation)

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

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