Lead Mechanical Engineer, Ultrasound Transducers

GE HealthCare; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

GE HealthCare in State College, PA, is seeking a self-motivated Mechanical Engineer to support design updates across an installed base of ultrasound transducers. You will implement mechanical design changes, document improvements, and collaborate with a cross-functional team in a highly regulated medical device environment.

The role focuses on designing housings, cables, and subsystems, managing ECOs and drawings, applying DFM/ DFA, and ensuring FDA/ISO 13485 compliance while delivering robust,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in medical devices or a regulated industry.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD Modeling (SolidWorks preferred; Creo acceptable)
• Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical materials
• Familiarity with measurement tools (CMM, calipers, micrometers)

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design updates across an existing portfolio of ultrasound transducers
• Translate inputs from manufacturing, quality, and field teams into actionable design solutions
• Design and document new components, as well as modifications to existing parts
• Develop mechanical solutions for transducer housings, cables, accessories, and related subsystems
• Create and manage engineering changes (ECOs), drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Maintain accurate documentation and configuration control within PLM/PDM systems
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Support design verification and validation (V&V) activities
• Participate in design-related risk management processes (e.g., DFMEA)
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and internal quality standards
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines and communicate technical updates to stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Associate degree with equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

GD&T

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

GE HealthCare in State College, PA, is seeking a self-motivated Mechanical Engineer to support design updates across an installed base of ultrasound transducers. You will implement mechanical design changes, document improvements, and collaborate with a cross-functional team in a highly regulated medical device environment.

The role focuses on designing housings, cables, and subsystems, managing ECOs and drawings, applying DFM/ DFA, and ensuring FDA/ISO 13485 compliance while delivering robust,