Lead Mechanical Engineer

HC1316 GE Precision Healthcare LLC

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State College Until 8/26/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 27, 2026 Last posted June 27, 2026
Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a self-motivated Mechanical Engineer to support design-related updates across an installed base of ultrasound transducers. This role focuses on implementing mechanical design changes, product improvements, and documentation updates for a diverse portfolio of released products within a highly regulated environment. You will work closely with a cross-functional engineering team to deliver robust, manufacturable, and compliant design solutions.

At our State College site, teams design, manufacture, and service diagnostic medical ultrasound transducers (probes) used across a wide range of clinical applications including surgery, urology, cardiology, and radiology. As a high-mix, low-volume, regulated manufacturing environment, the site combines advanced engineering, precision manufacturing, and lifecycle support to deliver critical imaging technology that enables clinicians to make real-time decisions in patient care.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support mechanical design updates across an existing portfolio of ultrasound transducers

  • Translate inputs from manufacturing, quality, and field teams into actionable design solutions

  • Design and document new components, as well as modifications to existing parts

  • Develop mechanical solutions for transducer housings, cables, accessories, and related subsystems

  • Create and manage engineering changes (ECOs), drawings, specifications, and work instructions

  • Maintain accurate documentation and configuration control within PLM/PDM systems

  • Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles

  • Support design verification and validation (V&V) activities

  • Participate in design-related risk management processes (e.g., DFMEA)

  • Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and internal quality standards

  • Collaborate across engineering disciplines and communicate technical updates to stakeholders

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred, or Associate degree with equivalent experience

  • 3+ years of mechanical design experience in medical devices or a regulated industry preferred

  • Proficiency in 3D CAD Modeling (SolidWorks preferred; Creo acceptable)

  • Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical materials

  • Familiarity with measurement tools (CMM, calipers, micrometers)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting released or legacy products preferred

  • Strong knowledge of DFM processes (machining, injection molding, additive manufacturing)

  • Experience with PLM/PDM systems (e.g., Agile, SolidWorks PDM, MyWorkshop)

  • Understanding of FDA and ISO 13485 environments preferred

  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills

Why Join Us

  • Work on a diverse portfolio of advanced medical devices

  • Collaborate in a highly cross-functional engineering environment

  • Contribute directly to the quality and performance of products in clinical use

  • Be part of a team focused on continuous improvement and engineering excellence

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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

About this role

Summary

Design, document, and support mechanical improvements for ultrasound transducers in regulated environment

Job title

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

medical devices

Location requirements

State College; relocation assistance provided; not remote

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

3D CAD ModelingGD&Ttolerance analysismechanical materialsmeasurement tools

Preferred skills

legacy productsDFM processesPLM/PDM systemsFDA ISO 13485problem-solving

Specializations

mechanical designmedical devicesregulatory complianceproduct developmentmanufacturing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

State College, PA, USA

On-site City