Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer

GE HealthCare • State College, PA • 1d ago

Job Description Summary

At GE HealthCare, our engineers play a critical role in delivering trusted solutions that enable better patient outcomes. As a Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer supporting the Cardiovascular Ultrasound (CVUS) business, you will have direct ownership of manufacturing test systems that ensure the quality, performance, and safety of ultrasound probes produced at scale. This role provides the opportunity to apply deep technical expertise, drive meaningful process and equipment improvements, and collaborate across engineering, quality, and operations to support a robust and compliant manufacturing environment.

The Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer is responsible for the design, maintenance, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing test systems used to verify the quality, performance, and safety of Cardiovascular Ultrasound (CVUS) probes. This role plays a critical part in sustaining production readiness, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving manufacturing excellence through process, tooling, and equipment improvements.

The role operates with moderate autonomy and focuses on execution, problem solving, and technical leadership within established engineering and manufacturing practices.

Job Description

Roles Responsibilities

Own and maintain manufacturing test systems used for functional, performance, quality, and safety verification of CVUS ultrasound probes.

Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for test system failures, yield issues, and test escapes.

Develop, validate, and release test hardware, test fixtures, instrumentation, and test software to support current and next-generation products.

Ensure test systems meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements (e.g., electrical safety, acoustic performance, traceability).

Drive continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment to improve yield, cycle time, reliability, and cost.

Identify and implement opportunities for automation, error proofing, and test optimization.

Support manufacturing line capacity expansions, product introductions, and engineering changes.

Partner locally and globally with Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, Quality, Supplier Quality, and Operations to resolve production issues and implement sustainable solutions.

Support design for manufacturability and testability (DFM/DFT) feedback during product development phases.

Provide technical input for risk assessments (PFMEA), control plans, validation activities, and calibration requirements.

Develop in-depth expertise in ultrasound probe manufacturing and test technologies.

Serve as a technical mentor for junior engineers and technicians; provide informal guidance and training.

Use sound engineering judgment to propose solutions that may fall outside of standard parameters, with appropriate review and guidance.

Identify areas of continuous improvement for tooling/fixturing used in testing processes and other best practices to strengthen product quality and engineering efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Minimum 3 years of experience supporting manufacturing test systems in a regulated industry (medical devices preferred).

Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate with individuals from all levels of the organization.

Strong understanding of hardware, software, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.

Demonstrated ability to analyze data, diagnose complex technical problems, and implement robust solutions.

Proven organizational and project management skills; ability to plan, document, and execute technical programs.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with LabVIEW for development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing test systems.

Mechanical design experience using AutoCAD or Solidworks.

Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).

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

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: No

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