About the role#
As an Engineering Co-op or Intern, you will work with our team to design and develop components for MRI systems. This role provides hands-on experience across the full product development lifecycle. You will contribute to projects involving superconducting magnets, gradient coils, and RF body coils.
What you'll do#
- Design and analyze MRI sub-components, including mechanical, electrical, and structural elements.
- Perform thermodynamic and heat transfer analysis to verify system performance.
- Simulate and design printed circuit boards and electrical components for RF coil systems.
- Support thermal and structural design efforts.
- Participate in verification and validation testing.
- Conduct reliability and failure analysis of components.
- Develop service tools to support maintenance and safety.
- Prepare and present design analysis reports and drawing reviews.
- Support manufacturing and Lean initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program with at least sophomore standing.
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in medical technology, product development, or systems engineering.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with CAD tools, simulation software, or lab-based prototyping.
- Prior internship, co-op, or project experience.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Florence, South Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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