Lead Mechanical Engineer - Gradient Coils

Job Description Summary

The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the thermal and structural design, analysis, and verification of MRI gradient coils. This role partners with cross functional teams across the full product lifecycle - from concept and design through manufacturing, verification, and field support - to deliver high performance, reliable, and manufacturable gradient coil solutions for state of the art MRI systems.

Job Description

Core Expectations

Technical Ownership & Design Leadership

Lead thermal and structural analysis of MRI gradient coils and supporting components.

Develop innovative solutions that meet performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability requirements.

Own mechanical design tradeoffs and ensure alignment with system‑level requirements.

Analysis & Simulation

Perform advanced FEA for thermal and structural analysis, incorporating all modes of heat transfer and temperature‑dependent material properties.

Conduct non‑linear, modal, and fatigue analyses of complex geometries.

Develop and apply accurate material models for metals, plastics, epoxies, and fiber‑reinforced composites.

Verification, Testing & Validation

Define and execute verification strategies, including thermal‑mechanical testing and correlation of test data with analytical models.

Design test setups and instrumentation using strain gages, accelerometers, thermocouples, pressure sensors, thermal imaging, and DAQ systems.

Documentation & Collaboration

Prepare and present high‑quality design analysis reports, drawings, and technical reviews.

Develop component specifications, test plans, and procurement requirements.

Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and field teams to resolve design and performance issues.

Productivity & Continuous Improvement

Provide technical leadership for cost, quality, reliability, and lifecycle improvement initiatives.

Deliver structured solutions to unstructured factory and field problems using sound engineering judgment.

Value Add

Experience working with complex electromechanical systems.

Hands‑on expertise in failure analysis and root cause investigation.

Strong test‑lab experience with direct involvement in setup, execution, and data interpretation.

Exposure to simulation‑driven development approaches such as digital twins, reduced‑order modeling, or AI‑assisted workflows.

Required Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).

3–5 years of mechanical design and analysis experience.

Demonstrated experience in structural failure analysis and fatigue design.

Proficiency in ANSYS (preferred) or similar tools (Abaqus, COMSOL)

Desired Qualifications

MS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).

MRI gradient coil experience strongly preferred

Solid modeling experience with CREO or equivalent.

Excellent communication, technical presentation, and influencing skills across organizational levels.

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

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