Lead Electrical Engineer

Aurora, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Healthcares Imaging MR this role you will lead the design development and installed base support of RF coil systems used in MRI applications. The ideal candidate will have strong RF engineering skills experience in MRI device development and a collaborative approach to drive innovation and product quality.

At GE HealthCare our machine our software our solutions our services and our people make a genuine difference to medical professional and patients all over the world. Thats because we never lose sight of what healthcare really needsthe human touch.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

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.

MRI Bay Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Install adjust maintain repair and provide technical support for MRI systems
Troubleshoot and diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions
Conduct regular maintenance checks on MRI machines to ensure optimal performance

Testing and Troubleshooting of Coils

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering biomedical engineering or related degree with 5 years of relevant experience or a masters degree with 5 years of experience preferably in RF design or MR 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

Masters degree with 7 years of experience in electrical engineering preferably in themedical 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 project

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 anEqual 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: No

Job Description SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Electrical Engineer to join our MRI RF Coil Electrical Engineering Team within GE Healthcares Imaging MR this role you will lead the design development and installed base support of RF coil systems used in MRI applications. T...