ULTRASOUND ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN – HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT LAB
Job Description Summary
Join a team developing next-generation medical imaging systems where your hands-on expertise directly impacts product performance, reliability, and patient outcomes.This is not a routine test role—you will build, debug, and improve complex prototype hardware systems in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Job Description
WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT
This is not a production role — you will not be assembling the same product repeatedly on a line
Engineering development lab environment with constantly evolving hardware systems
Minimal bureaucracy with a strong focus on fast iteration
Work on one-of-a-kind prototype systems where procedures may not yet exist
Direct impact on design decisions, system performance, and product direction
DEBUGGING & PROBLEM OWNERSHIP
Own hardware issues from discovery through root cause and resolution
Troubleshoot problems with incomplete data and multiple variables
Drive to true root cause using schematics, tools, and system knowledge
Serve as a go-to troubleshooter for complex issues
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Rework and modify prototype PCB hardware down to 0402 components
Perform complex soldering and hardware modifications including IC replacement and daughter cards
Troubleshoot hardware using oscilloscopes, meters, and schematics
Configure and manage multiple prototype systems
Set up and execute experiments and data acquisition testing
Analyze and document results and recommendations
Support system-level hardware/software debugging
Improve system performance, reliability, and serviceability
HOW THE TEAM WORKS
Focus on speed of learning and problem resolution
Encouraged to take initiative and drive problems to closure
Hands-on collaboration with engineering teams
Adaptable to shifting priorities across prototypes
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree or equivalent, or HS diploma with 2+ years experience
Strong troubleshooting skills at board and subsystem level
Experience with electronic hardware and test equipment
Ability to interpret schematics and technical data
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ability to work with general direction in dynamic environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
Strong surface mount soldering and rework experience
Experience in prototype or engineering lab environment
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS
Maintain accurate and traceable records of work
Comply with quality, regulatory, and EHS requirements
Support continuous improvement efforts
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Hardware issues resolved quickly and correctly
Prototype systems well-configured and test-ready
Clear and actionable test results
Trusted as a key debugging resource by engineering team
Additional Information
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: No