GE HealthCare Mechanical Systems Engineer - BMH 

United States, Wisconsin, Madison 

284955126

As a Systems Engineer in GE HealthCare’s Bone & Metabolic Health (BMH) division, you will play a critical role in the design, integration, and validation of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) systems. You will lead cross-functional efforts to ensure our bone densitometry products meet clinical, regulatory, and customer requirements. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer with a mechanical background and a passion for delivering impactful healthcare solutions.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead system-level design and integration activities for DXA products, ensuring alignment with clinical and business needs.
• Translate customer and regulatory requirements into system specifications and design inputs.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, mechanical, and quality teams to ensure cohesive system architecture and performance.
• Drive risk management activities, including FMEA and hazard analysis.
• Lead verification and validation planning and execution, including test development and data analysis.
• Support design reviews, technical documentation, and regulatory submissions (e.g., 510(k)).
• Investigate and resolve complex system-level issues, including field complaints and manufacturing challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, product development, or a related technical role.
• Strong understanding of system integration, verification, and validation processes.
• Experience with medical devices or regulated industries.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with DXA or other imaging modalities.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601 standards.
• Proficiency in tools such as DOORS, SolidWorks, MATLAB, or similar.

Our Cultural Operating Principles:

At GE HealthCare, we are creating a world where healthcare has no limits. We achieve this by:

• Serving our people, patients, and customers with integrity and purpose.
• Leading with a lean mindset to drive efficiency and value.
• Empowering entrepreneurial spirit to innovate boldly.
• Delivering the future of healthcare through cutting-edge technology.
• Winning together and having fun as one global team.