Probe Process Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 18, 2026. GE HealthCare scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description Summary
The Process Engineer for Ultrasound Probes is responsible for the research and development of transducer manufacturing process. Invent and develop advanced processes, enabling the fabrication of challenging new transducers for medical applications.Goals include: defining process parameters for ultrasound architecture, improving product performance through material selection and process improvements, implementing process and material specification standardization initiatives and instituting Six Sigma methodologies.
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide project leadership on new process development projects
- Fabricate prototypes and characterize mechanical, electrical, and acoustic properties
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop improved processes and materials
- Collaborate with global stakeholders to develop and maintain technology roadmap
- Lead the application and training of Six Sigma methodologies
- Establish design and processes requirements to improve yield, performance, and reliability
- Perform design verification to demonstrate new processes meet requirements
- Support design transfer through process documentation, specifications, and technical support
- Collaborate with the manufacturing engineer to assess the process change and solve IB problems
Required Qualifications
- Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical/Materials Engineering, Bioengineering, Manufacturing Engineering or comparable engineering field.
- At least three years of experience in the industrial process sector such as ultrasound transducers, MEMS, micro mechanics or equivalent (preferably medical products) or in a laboratory related to these activities with direct responsibility for design and development of processes, and materials.
- Excellent level in chemistry (gluing, polymers, surface preparation, plasma, ...), and mechanics (micro-assembly mechanics, dicing of ceramic or semiconductor substrates using dicing saw) and / or knowledge theory of adhesives (epoxy, cyanoacrylate) and additive industrial processes.
- Knowledge of CAD software (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Autocad) is desired.
- Knowledgeable in using lab equipment to test physical or mechanical properties of materials for building transducers.
- Strong analytical and empirical skills to solve difficult problems including proficiency with Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control methodology.
- Creativity in defining new processes and successfully implementing them.
- Experience in the design of ultrasound transducers is a plus
- Be able to communicate with cross-functional team members in English.
- The spirit of initiative, ability to motivate, versatility, focused on the results
- Personal development skills: curiosity, ambition, enthusiasm, team spirit-oriented results.
Desired Characteristics
- PhD Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Chemical/Materials Engineering, Bioengineering, Manufacturing Engineering or comparable engineering field or Masters with over 5 years of experience in related industrial process sector.
- Expertise in the field of chemistry related to the adhesion between dissimilar materials and a fundamental understanding of cleaning, surface preparation, and plating methodologies.
- Six Sigma green belt or black-belt certification.
Inclusion and Diversity
GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. 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.
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership - always with unyielding integrity.
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.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No