MR Mechanical Lab Engineering Technician

HC1316 GE Precision Healthcare LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare seeks a skilled MR technician to support development, assembly, fabrication, troubleshooting, and testing of MR mechanical assemblies such as patient tables and fixtures. You will work with engineers and fellow technicians in a shared laboratory to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires hands-on assembly, set-up of automated and manual tests, documentation, and adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 10+ years of engineering or technician related experience.
• 6+ years of technician experience in engineering laboratories, product development, fabrication, testing, manufacturing, or equipment support.
• Experience assembling, modifying, troubleshooting, testing, or repairing complex mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, bills of material, and work instructions and safely use measurement tools, hand tools, power tools, and mechanical-shop equipment.
• Ability to document technical work, manage multiple priorities, communicate issues clearly, and work independently and collaboratively in a shared laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, inspect, and troubleshoot MR mechanical assemblies, prototypes, fixtures, and test hardware for new-product development and engineering investigations.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and document automated and manual testing using instrumentation and data-acquisition equipment.
• Fabricate, modify, and rework parts using approved hand tools and mechanical-lab equipment such as CNC, mills, waterjet, and drill presses.
• Build, route, modify, and troubleshoot cable harnesses, connectors, wiring, and basic electromechanical or PCB-related issues.
• Inspect prototype and 3D-printed parts for fit, form, function, and manufacturability; communicate issues and actions.

Skills

Interpret engineering drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

Lab organization

Education

Bachelor's or technical degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Engineering Technology)

Tools

CNC equipment

Mills

Waterjet

Drill press

Meas. tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

Provides hands-on technician support for the development, assembly, fabrication, troubleshooting, and testing of MR (magnetic resonance) mechanical assemblies, such as patient tables, fixtures, and related components. Supports safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a shared engineering laboratory while partnering closely with engineers and other technician(s).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, inspect, and troubleshoot MR mechanical assemblies, prototypes, fixtures, and test hardware for new-product development and engineering investigations.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and document automated and manual testing, including load, impact, component-level, and compliance-related testing using appropriate instrumentation and data-acquisition equipment.
• Fabricate, modify, and rework parts using approved hand tools and mechanical-lab equipment, such as CNC equipment, mills, waterjet, bender, drill press, grinder, tapping tools, and threaded-insert tools.
• Build, route, modify, and troubleshoot cable harnesses, connectors, wiring, and basic electromechanical or PCB-related issues.
• Inspect prototype and 3D-printed parts for fit, form, function, and manufacturability; clearly communicate issues and recommended actions.
• Maintain build records, test reports, issue trackers, equipment status, tooling, materials, calibration, preventive maintenance, safety, and 5S for the shared laboratory.
• Train and assist engineers, technicians, interns, and new team members in safe equipment use and lab processes.
• Comply with GE HealthCare quality, engineering, Environment Health and Safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 10+ years of engineering or technician related experience.
• 6+ years of technician experience in engineering laboratories, product development, fabrication, testing, manufacturing, or equipment support.
• Experience assembling, modifying, troubleshooting, testing, or repairing complex mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, bills of material, and work instructions and safely use measurement tools, hand tools, power tools, and mechanical-shop equipment.
• Ability to document technical work, manage multiple priorities, communicate issues clearly, and work independently and collaboratively in a shared laboratory.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Experience with medical-device development, MR equipment, IEC 60601 related testing, automated test equipment, cable fabrication, PCB troubleshooting, CAD, PLCs, machining, or data-acquisition systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, mentoring, and laboratory-organization skills.

Additional Information

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

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

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