Lead Electrical Engineer - Detectors & Digital Electronics

GE HealthCare • Waukesha, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At GE HealthCare, we are committed to building a healthier world by developing technology that makes a real difference in patients’ lives. As a Lead Electrical Engineer – Digital Electronics, you will play a key role in shaping advanced digital hardware platforms—spanning FPGA, HDL, SoC, and other foundational digital technologies. This role offers the opportunity to innovate with purpose, collaborate with diverse global teams, and contribute to both new product introductions and continuous improvement of existing products. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are excited to grow, lead, and make meaningful technical impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands ‑ on experience in FPGA design (VHDL) and digital design.
• Proficiency in schematic capture (Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, Altium) and experience overseeing mixed ‑ signal PCB layout.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross ‑ functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with IEC60601 ‑ 1 or equivalent safety standards in regulated industries.
• Knowledge of UL, ETL, and IEC standards relevant to electronic designs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative or novel technical solutions.
• Experience with EMC ‑ compliant design practices.
• DFSS or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification.
• Experience in medical device development or support (e.g., CT, PET, X ‑ Ray, or GEHC products).
• Familiarity with ISO, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to lead and contribute in global, cross ‑ functional environments.
• Highly motivated self ‑ starter with a commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance digital electronic circuit boards and components, including FPGAs, ADCs, DACs, PLLs, SoCs, and related technologies.
• Develop VHDL/HDL code for FPGA ‑ based designs, including simulation, testbench creation, and hands ‑ on debugging.
• Lead digital design activities using established engineering methods and modern tools.
• Perform digital simulations and validate architectural concepts.
• Capture schematics using GEHC ECAD tools and provide oversight and approval for PCB layout.
• Guide PWA board bring ‑ up and lead system ‑ level hardware integration.
• Work both independently and collaboratively, applying your technical expertise to influence design direction and ensure high ‑ quality execution.
• Address design issues, component obsolescence, supplier changes, and supply chain requests.
• Develop detailed functional specifications and documentation supporting design implementation and product introduction.
• Define, execute, and review component verification, reliability growth plans, and design validations.
• Lead and participate in technical design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEA activities.
• Partner with internal teams—Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and others—to align on program requirements and technical goals.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to develop prototypes and manage prototype build logistics.
• Create innovative hardware solutions that meet performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and serviceability targets.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level