The Material Engineer for Ultrasound Probes is responsible for the development and standardization of the material for ultrasound probe and assisting for mass production.
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.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
1.Responsible for the development and validation of new material (adhesives, primer, piezoelectric ceramic, single crystal, acoustic lens, match layer, backing, thermal material, etc.)
2.Participate in the development of production process for new material 3.Participate in the technology roadmap development for new material
4.Work with the cross-function team to qualify new material suppliers to ensure the supplier’s technical capability and production capacity & quality can meet our requirements
5.Use the expertise in material to provide continuous supports for NPI, ATD, and VCP projects
6.Collaborate with design engineer and manufacturing engineer to assess the change or material deviation and solve IB problems
Quality Specific Goals:
1.Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position
2.Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
3.Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required
4.Ensure compliance/closure of Regulatory and Quality requirements before approving Design Outputs/Program Deliverables
5.Lead continuous improvement activities by driving the implementation of process and product quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications:
1.Master or PhD in Materials or Chemical Engineering
2.More than 5 years’ experience for Master and 3 years’ experience for PhD in developing new materials and designing new processes with strong troubleshooting experience
3.Proficiency in the knowledge theory of adhesives (epoxy, cyanoacrylate), chemicals and primer knowledge theory of adhesives (epoxy, cyanoacrylate) and additive industrial processes
4.Familiar with the process and test method of material configuration and have the experience of epoxy resin bonding process.
5.Experience in developing ultrasound transducers is a plus
6.Familiar with the properties of acoustic material (piezoelectric ceramic, single crystal, acoustic lens, backing, and match layer) is a plus.
7.Proficiency in English communicate with cross-functional team members
Desired Characteristics:
1.Excellent communication skills both in oral and written
2.The spirit of initiative, ability to motivate, versatility, focused on the results
3.Demonstrated ability to solve problems
4.Personal development skills: curiosity, ambition, enthusiasm, team spirit-oriented results.
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.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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