Senior Mechanical Engineer

HC1316 GE Precision Healthcare LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Waukesha, WI, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex mechanical projects for the MR portfolio, focusing initially on the Patient Handling subsystem. You will translate customer needs and clinical workflows into reliable mechanical designs while serving as the technical owner for a critical subsystem.

You will mentor engineers, drive verification, and contribute to system-level decisions, partnering with global teams to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in applied mechanical engineering design, analysis, and verification of mechanical structures, mechanisms, and assemblies in a medical device environment.
• Experience designing and managing complex mechanical assemblies and CAD models in a regulated environment.
• Proven ownership and delivery of complex designs through verification and release.
• Experience leading design reviews and risk-based decision making.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, fabrication, system integration, and interfaces.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and communicate effectively.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to work full-time onsite in Waukesha, WI.

Responsibilities

• Own complex mechanical designs and projects from concept through release and lifecycle support.
• Serve as the primary technical owner for critical subsystem development and integration.
• Establish priorities, track deliverables, and communicate risks early.
• Translate system requirements and customer needs into mechanical concepts and designs.
• Perform mechanical analysis and simulation as required by the project.
• Plan and execute verification and reliability testing to demonstrate compliance.
• Lead design reviews, feasibility studies, and trade studies.
• Contribute to system-level reviews and integration decisions.
• Apply design for reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability while meeting safety and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve engineering problems through structured analysis and root-cause investigation.
• Coordinate with systems, electrical, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, service, and program teams.
• Collaborate with global teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners across time zones.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Creo

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer leads complex mechanical projects and provides technical expertise for assigned subsystems within GE HealthCare's Magnetic Resonance (MR) portfolio. The role supports existing products and new product development through design, analysis, integration, verification, and reliability testing, with an initial focus on the Patient Handling subsystem. As part of the MR Mechanical Engineering team in Waukesha, Wisconsin, this engineer translates customer needs, clinical workflows, and system requirements into reliable solutions operating within a strong magnetic field environment. The successful candidate will serve as the primary technical owner for a critical mechanical subsystem, driving design decisions, integration activities, verification execution, and lifecycle support from concept through commercialization. This role also provides technical leadership, mentors engineers, and contributes to system-level engineering decisions.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Own complex mechanical designs, projects, and technical issues for assigned subsystems from concept through release and lifecycle support.
• Serve as the primary technical owner for critical subsystem development and integration activities.
• Establish technical priorities, track deliverables against commitments, and communicate risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans early.
• Translate system requirements, customer needs, clinical workflows, and subsystem interfaces into mechanical concepts and detailed designs.
• Perform mechanical analysis and simulation appropriate to project needs.
• Plan and execute verification and reliability testing to demonstrate compliance with requirements.
• Lead design reviews, feasibility studies, and trade studies within areas of expertise.
• Contribute to system-level reviews and integration decisions.
• Apply design for reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability while meeting safety, performance, quality, regulatory, and cost requirements.
• Resolve complex and ambiguous engineering problems through structured analysis, testing, and root-cause investigation.
• Coordinate with systems, electrical, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, service, and program teams.
• Collaborate effectively with global engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners across multiple time zones.
• Work with suppliers to define requirements, evaluate designs, and resolve technical issues.
• Act as a technical mentor and trusted advisor to engineers across the team.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and design review feedback.
• Contribute to standards, processes, technology reuse, and engineering roadmaps.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience in applied mechanical engineering design, analysis, and verification of mechanical structures, mechanisms, and assemblies within a medical device environment.
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing complex mechanical assemblies and CAD models within a regulated engineering environment.
• Proven ownership and successful delivery of complex mechanical designs through verification and release.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design reviews, make sound engineering decisions, resolve complex problems, and mentor engineers.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design and fabrication practices, system integration, and subsystem interfaces.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to work full‑time onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another engineering discipline.
• Experience using Creo or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience with Patient Handling mechanisms or subsystem integration.
• Experience working with MRI or other medical imaging systems.
• Experience in several of the following areas: Composite design Plastics design Electronics packaging Cable management Design for cost Vibration analysis Experience with structural and thermal analysis.
• Understanding of medical product regulatory requirements including UL, ETL, and IEC standards.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, fabrication, and measurement tools.
• Global project experience and familiarity with GE HealthCare processes.
• Engineers from other highly regulated industries who are passionate about advancing healthcare technology are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

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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: Yes

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