Process Engineer Job in Phoenix, AZ 85067
Title :
Process Engineer
Company :
General Electric
Location :
Phoenix, AZ 85067
Date Acquired :
7/8/2010 3:18:10 AM
Job Number 1220521
Business GE Technology Infrastructure
Business Segment Technology Infrastructure - Healthcare
About Us As an Ultrasound Transducer Process Engineer, you will invent, develop, and improve new processes enabling the fabrication of challenging new transducers for medical applications. You will apply mechanical, chemical, and electrical expertise towards the fabrication of miniature components, along with related tooling and equipment. Your goals will include enabling exciting new medical diagnostic imaging capabilities, improving performance for diagnostic confidence, reducing fabrication cycle time and labor hours, improving manufacturing yield and field reliability.
Develop new processes for fabrication of ultrasonic transducers comprised of diverse components with some dimensions less than 0.5 millimeter. Fabrication processes include cleaning, surface treatment, adhesive bonding, precision dicing, mechanical and electrical assembly, soldering. Components will be composed of diverse materials including piezoelectric ceramic, crystals, metals, composites, polymers, advanced silicones, adhesives, epoxies, conformal coatings and encapsulants. Equipment will include micro-scopes, plasma cleaners, presses, ovens, computerized dicing, smart-scopes, and computerized peel-testers, among many others.
Posted Position Title Process Engineer
Career Level Experienced
Function Engineering/Technology
Function Segment Product Design and Development
Location United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces Arizona
City Phoenix
Postal Code 85040-8853
Relocation Expenses None
Role Summary/Purpose As an Ultrasound Transducer Process Engineer, you will invent, develop, and improve new processes enabling the fabrication of challenging new transducers for medical applications. You will apply mechanical, chemical, and electrical expertise towards the fabrication of miniature components, along with related tooling and equipment.
Essential Responsibilities Develop fabrication processes, and guide tooling designs, for ultrasound transducers and probes.
Drive continuous improvements for performance, manufacturability, yield, cost, safety, and reliability.
Perform mechanical and electrical testing of materials, assembled components, and prototype transducers.
Provide documentation of your work in such a manner that it can be readily discussed with team members and aid the transfer of technology to the appropriate manufacturing business.
Provide training and technical support as required to facilitate the introduction of new products/processes, and to enhance the skills of other engineers, technicians and operators
Troubleshoot equipment/process problems to root cause, and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurrence.
Work independently and collaborate closely with colleagues at Global Research, GE product departments, other research partners, and strategic suppliers
Qualifications/Requirements B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical/Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar engineering technology field, or equivalent experience
Knowledgeable in using lab equipment to test physical or mechanical properties of materials for building transducers.
Strong analytical and empirical skills to solve difficult problems including proficiency with Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control methodology.
Creativity in defining new processes and successfully implementing them.
A strong team player, and self-starter with ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics 5 years or more experience in relevant field.
Expertise in the field of materials chemistry to promote adhesion between materials and a fundamental understanding of wet chemistry and different methods of surface cleaning and preparation.
Experience related to dicing ceramic, crystal materials, or semiconductor materials.
Experience with elements of manufacturing systems such as lean, line balancing, 5S, demand material/product flow, control of suspect material, and assembly instruction documentation.
Experience with manufacturing automation.
Experience supporting the introduction of new products into manufacturing (in-house or at suppliers/partners) required
Working knowledge of mechanical assembly/electrical systems, and ability to read associated drawings and schematics preferred
Experience working with suppliers to resolve technical issues.
Knowledge of Statistical methods, including SPC and DOE preferred
Experience with CAD systems.
Experience with ISO and FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing.
Business GE Technology Infrastructure
Business Segment Technology Infrastructure - Healthcare
About Us As an Ultrasound Transducer Process Engineer, you will invent, develop, and improve new processes enabling the fabrication of challenging new transducers for medical applications. You will apply mechanical, chemical, and electrical expertise towards the fabrication of miniature components, along with related tooling and equipment. Your goals will include enabling exciting new medical diagnostic imaging capabilities, improving performance for diagnostic confidence, reducing fabrication cycle time and labor hours, improving manufacturing yield and field reliability.
Develop new processes for fabrication of ultrasonic transducers comprised of diverse components with some dimensions less than 0.5 millimeter. Fabrication processes include cleaning, surface treatment, adhesive bonding, precision dicing, mechanical and electrical assembly, soldering. Components will be composed of diverse materials including piezoelectric ceramic, crystals, metals, composites, polymers, advanced silicones, adhesives, epoxies, conformal coatings and encapsulants. Equipment will include micro-scopes, plasma cleaners, presses, ovens, computerized dicing, smart-scopes, and computerized peel-testers, among many others.
Posted Position Title Process Engineer
Career Level Experienced
Function Engineering/Technology
Function Segment Product Design and Development
Location United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces Arizona
City Phoenix
Postal Code 85040-8853
Relocation Expenses None
Role Summary/Purpose As an Ultrasound Transducer Process Engineer, you will invent, develop, and improve new processes enabling the fabrication of challenging new transducers for medical applications. You will apply mechanical, chemical, and electrical expertise towards the fabrication of miniature components, along with related tooling and equipment.
Essential Responsibilities Develop fabrication processes, and guide tooling designs, for ultrasound transducers and probes.
Drive continuous improvements for performance, manufacturability, yield, cost, safety, and reliability.
Perform mechanical and electrical testing of materials, assembled components, and prototype transducers.
Provide documentation of your work in such a manner that it can be readily discussed with team members and aid the transfer of technology to the appropriate manufacturing business.
Provide training and technical support as required to facilitate the introduction of new products/processes, and to enhance the skills of other engineers, technicians and operators
Troubleshoot equipment/process problems to root cause, and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurrence.
Work independently and collaborate closely with colleagues at Global Research, GE product departments, other research partners, and strategic suppliers
Qualifications/Requirements B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical/Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar engineering technology field, or equivalent experience
Knowledgeable in using lab equipment to test physical or mechanical properties of materials for building transducers.
Strong analytical and empirical skills to solve difficult problems including proficiency with Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control methodology.
Creativity in defining new processes and successfully implementing them.
A strong team player, and self-starter with ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics 5 years or more experience in relevant field.
Expertise in the field of materials chemistry to promote adhesion between materials and a fundamental understanding of wet chemistry and different methods of surface cleaning and preparation.
Experience related to dicing ceramic, crystal materials, or semiconductor materials.
Experience with elements of manufacturing systems such as lean, line balancing, 5S, demand material/product flow, control of suspect material, and assembly instruction documentation.
Experience with manufacturing automation.
Experience supporting the introduction of new products into manufacturing (in-house or at suppliers/partners) required
Working knowledge of mechanical assembly/electrical systems, and ability to read associated drawings and schematics preferred
Experience working with suppliers to resolve technical issues.
Knowledge of Statistical methods, including SPC and DOE preferred
Experience with CAD systems.
Experience with ISO and FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing.
