Sr Architect - Magnet Engineer jobs at Ge Healthcare in Italy, Florence

Roles and Responsibilities

• Mechanical and Structural design and analysis of superconducting magnets and components used in MRI systems
• Participate and lead prototype build activities to ensure compliance with design intent
• Design leadership of productivity and quality projects (both product cost and life cycle quality or reliability improvements)
• Support current MR system installed base designs and field issues and drive to closure on site issues and investigations.
• Work from product specifications and requirements to develop component and assembly geometry, specify materials, and establish acceptable performance standards. Perform complex calculations, analyses, and testing to verify assumptions and performance.
• Work independently and possess a level of engineering competency necessary to complete and execute engineering project tasks with minimal oversight.
• Seek senior and peer review of project and engineering work to ensure accuracy and rigor. Candidate must be willing to work in an open environment where review and feedback on engineering work is actively sought and freely given.
• Engage in all phases of new product development, including concept, architecture, documentation, design, prototype, test, supplier interfaces, manufacturing introduction and service support.
• Prepare using 2D and 3D CAD software, detailed drawings, and component and assembly models complete with calculated dimensions and tolerances.
• Prepare engineering change requests, engineering change notices, bills of material, engineering specifications, and customer change requests.
• Direct the construction and testing of prototype and pilots, and conduct analysis of the test results.
• Interface directly with manufacturing employees to clarify questions on drawings and designs. Assist manufacturing in troubleshooting production issues on standard and special products.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 2-3 years relevant work experience and knowledge of applied mechanical engineering design, analysis, and verification of mechanical systems
• Working knowledge of FEA using ANSYS or other Multiphysics simulation packages.
• Knowledge of industry and academic practices and standards related to mechanical design and fabrication in a product environment.
• Experience with mechanical tools, including hand tools, fabrication tools, and measurement equipment.
• Modeling skills with experience in solid modeling packages such as PRO/E

Desired Characteristics

• 2-3 years’ experience working with ProEngineering/Creo for mechanical engineering design of medical products.
• Knowledge and experience of different manufacturing processes related to metal fabrication and welding.
• Understanding of mechanical design and pressure vessel standards.
• Experience with numerical analysis tools and optimization methods
• Hands on hardware experience on mechanical systems and components
• Paper to product experience with ability to read and apply GD&T

GE 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).

Roles and Responsibilities

• PLC Programming & Troubleshooting: Design, program, and maintain PLC systems to automate processes and ensure seamless integration with manufacturing equipment. Troubleshoot PLC-related issues and implement solutions to minimize downtime.
• Process Optimization: Analyze existing production processes and identify opportunities for improvement. Implement process changes that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Automation Integration: Lead the integration of automation systems and robotics into manufacturing processes. Develop control systems and ensure the alignment of PLC programs with operational goals.
• Equipment Upgrades & Maintenance: Manage and oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of new PLC-based equipment or upgrades to existing systems. Perform regular maintenance and updates to ensure continued system performance.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with the production, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operation of automated systems. Provide technical support and training to team members on PLC systems and automation procedures.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Monitor and collect data from PLC systems to assess process performance. Use data-driven insights to propose process improvements and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Quality Control & Compliance: Ensure all process changes and automation implementations meet quality control standards, safety regulations, and industry compliance requirements.
• Project Management: Lead process improvement projects involving PLC systems from inception to completion. Manage timelines, resources, and documentation to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of PLC programs, system changes, and process modifications. Create detailed reports and provide technical recommendations to management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, or related technical degree and a minimum of 2 years experience, or Associates Degree and a minimum of 5 years experience, or High School diploma with a minimum of 7 years experience in production, engineering or troubleshooting of PC/server based systems.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Product and Process Development experience.
• Solid working knowledge of GEHC Quality Management Systems procedures for Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience working with programmable logic controllers and integration with manufacturing lines.
• Experience working with continuous flow / moving assembly lines.

GE 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).

Responsibilities:

• Designing high power and low power RF electrical components and interconnects for body coils used in MRI systems.

• Design and analysis of RF transmit/receive components (birdcage antenna, circuit boards, etc.)

• Usage of RF and EM (electromagnetic) simulation/ design tools to ensure robust and efficient product design.

• Engaging in all phases of new product development, including concept, architecture, documentation, design, prototype, test, product cost, supplier interfaces, manufacturing introduction and service support.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance, quality and reliability.

• Participate and lead prototype build activities to ensure compliance with design intent. Recommend design experiments and tests as required to draw conclusions and solutions.

• Solve complex and ambiguous problems. Perform troubleshooting (at bench level and system level) encompassing multiple variables to achieve root cause analysis and problem resolution.

• Recommend designs and conduct experiments and diagnostic tests, as required, to draw conclusions and solutions.

• Support Field issues through troubleshooting and root cause investigation for problem resolution.

• Develop robust designs for new or existing products that can be produced economically and according to established project timelines.

• Provide creative solutions to unstructured product and system design issues from both factory and field.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical degree.

• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience.

• Demonstrated experience in electrical design or circuit board design.

• Experience with electrical circuit and/or electromagnetic (EM) simulation tools.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with Electrical CAD software (Cadence, etc.) and computational (Matlab, etc.) or simulation tools (XFdtd, etc.).

• Good understanding of Magnetic Resonance Imaging fundamentals, RF Coil design and electromagnetics.

• Experience with MRI system operation.

• Experience with numerical analysis tools and optimization methods.

• Hands on hardware experience on mechanical systems and components.

• Ability to work with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams.

• Leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration, and support.

While GE does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE employees. Please note as a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Sr. Architect Engineer position will be championing electro-magnetic design leadership for MRI magnet to ensure the success of path to leadership in superconducting magnet . This engineer champions the engineering efforts for the magnet projects to ensure that the necessary program deliverables are adhering to plan by retiring major technical risks. This role requires cross functional interaction with Sourcing, Manufacturing and Quality team members to ensure the quality goals set forth by the business are met.

Essential Responsibilities

Champion electro-magnetic design, field support and verification efforts, including compliance and standards testing and system compatibility verification to meet the requirements of MRI products

Work with suppliers and engineering team members to develop design alternatives to meet all requirements for performance, reliability, cost and manufacturability

Establish and maintain performance, quality, vitality, and reliability for the MRI products

Provide technical leadership for electro-magnetic design activities within assigned programs, including estimating schedule and resource requirements, product cost, requirements development, status reports, etc.

Take on project leadership responsibilities as needed to support Program leader on the assigned projects

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Science, Physics or related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in project design within a manufacturing, development, or research environment.
• Demonstrated experience in any of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Hardware testing and Design Verification
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams, strong influencing, and communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding/experience with new product development or design change development cycle

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in superconducting magnet & cryogenics

• Creative problem solver and solution developer when presented with conflicting requirements, business demands and technical risks/issues
• Demonstrated skills in proactively identifying, facilitating, and driving closure of project tasks
• Attention to detail and ability work independently toward timely completion of a variety of assignments
• Ability to develop unique concepts/solutions for complex products
• Strong decision-making skills
• Able to simplify strategy into specific actions with clear accountability, make decisions with speed and accuracy based on best available information, and communicate priorities clearly and concisely.
• Proven ability to interact with global team members.
• Knowledge of GE Healthcare engineering tools and processes.
• Previous experience working with medical devices

GE 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).

Qualifications / Requirements:

Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or related. One (1) year in Superconducting Magnet Manufacturing. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or related and three (3) years in Superconducting Magnet Manufacturing in lieu of a Master's degree or equivalent and one (1) year of experience as described above.Academic background, internship or work experience to include: working in a manufacturing environment; Manufacturing processes including heavy equipment manufacturing, assembly technology, materials technology and manufacturing methods technology; Hardware experience with large assemblies or complex machinery; Working with cross-functional teams; Project management; and Working on medical devices.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop innovative designs to meet all manufacturing requirements for assembly, test, and manufacturability
• Preparation and presentation of tooling and fixturing design reports and part/assembly drawing reviews
• Participate and lead prototype build activities to ensure compliance with design intent
• Develop product and component tooling and fixturing and purchase specifications
• Developtooling/fixturing/processesusing appropriate DFx, Six Sigma, and Lean tools
• Design leadership of productivity projects (both product cost and life cycle quality or reliability improvements)
• Provide creative solutions to unstructured product and system manufacturing challenges from the factory

Required Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 years of engineering design or Manufacturing Engineering and Process Development experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Direct design & analysis experience of mechanical components
• Modeling skills with experience in solid modeling packages such as CREO, Windchill, SolidWorks, etc.
• Effective understanding and working knowledge of metals, plastics, and composite materials
• Experienced in tooling and fixturing design
• Experience utilizing DFx, Six Sigma, and/or Lean principles
• Hands on hardware experience on mechanical systems and components
• Paper to product experience with ability to read and apply GD&T
• Ability to work with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams
• Leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.