Lead Electrical Engineer

GE HealthCare • Aurora, OH • 1w ago

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Electrical Engineer to join our MRI RF Coil Electrical Engineering Team within GE Healthcare's Imaging MR modality. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and installed base support of RF coil systems used in MRI applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in RF engineering, a strong background in medical device development, and a collaborative mindset to drive innovation and ensure product excellence.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Installed Base Support

Provide expert-level support for existing RF coil products, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of design improvements or corrective actions.

RF Coil Design and Development

Design and implement high- and low-power RF circuits for MRI surface coils.

Develop new RF coil architectures (e.g., birdcage, loop, phased arrays).

Use electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, Sim4Life) to ensure robust and efficient designs

Lead design efforts with Electrical CAD and Simulation tools (Cadence, ADS, etc.)

System Integration

Analyze interactions between MRI system components (magnet, gradient, RF coil).

Ensure compatibility and performance within the MRI system environment.

Testing and Troubleshooting

Conduct bench-level and system-level testing of RF coils.

Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex technical issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineering teams.

Interface with manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance and smooth product delivery.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure designs meet FDA, IEC, and other relevant safety and performance standards.

Prepare documentation for regulatory submissions and audits.

Leadership and Mentorship

Lead design reviews and technical discussions.

Mentor junior engineers and support team development.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Stay up to date with advancements in RF and MRI technologies.

Propose and lead R&D initiatives for next-generation coil designs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 5+ years of experience, preferably in RF design or medical imaging.

Knowledge of standard drafting practices, product structuring, electronics modeling, and drawing practices, and engineering analysis techniques.

Knowledge of Analog and RF circuit design

Understanding of engineering product development processes

Desired Characteristics

Master's degree with 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the medical device industry

Medical device experience

Demonstrated experience in the following: Electromagnetics, Transmission Line design, Antenna Theory & Design, Mixers, Oscillators, Amplifiers, Analog Design, RF Printed Circuit Board Layout experience

Experience with Lean methodologies, 5S, Kaizen etc.

Experience with Medical device standards like IEC60601-1

Experience with Weibull Analysis and DFR (Design for Reliability) tools

Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multi projects.

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LI-Onsite

LI-Hybrid

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE HealthCare will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . 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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