About the role#
GE HealthCare is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to join the Life Supporting Systems business segment in Madison, Wisconsin. You will work on anesthesia and infant care products within a regulated medical device environment. This role provides hands-on experience across the product lifecycle, focusing on design, testing, and analysis to support patient safety and product reliability. You will be paired with a manager and mentor to guide your project assignments.
What you'll do#
- Assist senior engineers with the design, development, and testing of mechanical components and assemblies.
- Conduct CAD modeling and drafting using industry-standard software.
- Perform mechanical analyses such as stress, thermal, and fluid dynamics simulations under supervision.
- Design test fixtures and collect data to support design verification.
- Analyze test results, write reports, and share findings with engineering teams.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to problem-solving initiatives.
- Maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, drawings, and procedures.
- Work with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering with a mechanical emphasis.
- Solid grasp of engineering principles like statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and thermodynamics.
- Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Creo.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
- Capacity to work both independently and within a team.
- Preferred: GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Preferred: Proficiency in CAD and experience with FEA software like ANSYS or ABAQUS.
- Preferred: Previous internship or co-op experience in a relevant industry.
Location & details#
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Note: Sponsorship for employment visas is not provided.
About GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare produces medical technology and digital solutions for clinicians and health systems. The company maintains a global presence with approximately 60,000 employees. It operates from its headquarters in Chicago and traces its history to 1892. The firm provides intelligent devices and data analytics to support patient care and medical research.
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