Engineering Co-op/Intern

GE HealthCare • Florence, SC

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About The Position

Make a real-world impact through hands-on engineering experience. Are you passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to innovations that improve lives? As an Engineer Co-op/Intern at GE HealthCare, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to design and develop mechanical and electrical components for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems. You’ll gain exposure to real-world challenges, build technical skills, and contribute to solutions that advance healthcare technology. This co-op/intern experience is designed to prepare you for a future career in engineering by immersing you in the full product development lifecycle. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working on complex MRI systems and components, such as superconducting magnets, gradient coils, and RF body coils. Your work may include: Designing and analyzing MRI sub-components including mechanical, electrical, structural, and thermodynamic elements Performing thermodynamic and heat transfer analysis to determine heat loads and verify performance Simulating and designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electrical components for RF coil systems Supporting thermal and structural design efforts Participating in verification and validation testing, including engineering builds Conducting reliability and failure analysis of components Developing service tools to support maintenance and safety Preparing and presenting design analysis reports and drawing reviews Supporting manufacturing and Lean initiatives

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• At least a sophomore standing
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• GE HealthCare employees are expected to embody our values: humility, transparency, focus, ownership, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred; however, we value a holistic view of candidates and encourage all students with relevant experience, curiosity, and a passion for engineering to apply.
• Demonstrated interest in medical technology, product development, or systems engineering.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional team environments.
• Experience with CAD tools, simulation software, or lab-based prototyping is a plus.
• Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in mechanical, electrical, or biomedical engineering is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Designing and analyzing MRI sub-components including mechanical, electrical, structural, and thermodynamic elements
• Performing thermodynamic and heat transfer analysis to determine heat loads and verify performance
• Simulating and designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electrical components for RF coil systems
• Supporting thermal and structural design efforts
• Participating in verification and validation testing, including engineering builds
• Conducting reliability and failure analysis of components
• Developing service tools to support maintenance and safety
• Preparing and presenting design analysis reports and drawing reviews
• Supporting manufacturing and Lean initiatives

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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees