Lead Manufacturing Technology Engineer

Job Description Summary

This role focuses on engineering activities associated with the manufacturing process. The position is responsible for planning and executing departmental operations and/or performing professional activities within a technical discipline.

The role operates with a degree of autonomy while working within established policies and guidelines, with performance assessed based on end results. It allows for the adaptation and improvement of procedures and working practices, provided that outcomes continue to meet established standards for quality, volume, timeliness, and overall performance.

Job Description

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter, building a world where healthcare has no limits.

The GE HealthCare site in Uppsala manufactures cyclotrons for radiopharma and radionuclide production. The Manufacturing Technology team shapes the future of manufacturing by focusing on future factory concepts, automation, digitalisation, advanced manufacturing, process development and operational optimisation. The team also acts as a problem-solving partner to Supply Chain, turning promising concepts into prioritised improvements.

As Lead Manufacturing Technology Engineer, you will drive the technical side of the team's work, bridging production and digital capabilities to deliver lasting improvements on the shop floor. You will connect production needs with software, automation and data capabilities, translating opportunities into requirements, concepts and implemented solutions.

To thrive in the role we expect you to be able to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously and move initiatives from idea to sustainable implementation. We believe you are a good organizer and self-planner to lead yourself and others. You will be in a key role and will have very close collaboration with the management team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and implement automation and digital solutions that improve manufacturing processes, quality and productivity.
• Translate production needs into technical requirements and act as the interface between manufacturing, quality, software developers and stakeholders.
• Develop and evaluate concepts, proofs of concept and scalable solutions using software, equipment integration, data collection and visualisation.
• Ensure solutions are robust, user-friendly and compliant with applicable QMS, validation, data-integrity and EHS requirements.
• Lead complex manufacturing technology projects from opportunity assessment and business case through implementation and benefit realisation.
• Support Supply Chain in solving manufacturing challenges related to processes, tooling, equipment, product design and digital systems.
• Ensure automation, digital readiness and manufacturability are considered in NPI and Advanced Technology programmes.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, contractors and students involved in team projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, or equivalent technical education.
• Advanced experience in manufacturing process development, automation or digitalisation.
• Sufficient technical depth to collaborate effectively with developers, technical specialists and suppliers.
• Proven track record of delivering technical projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of technologies such as Python or similar scripting, LabVIEW, SQL, PLCs, Power BI, Power Apps or other low-code platforms.
• Full-time presence at the manufacturing site in Uppsala, Sweden.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience integrating manufacturing equipment, software and data systems.
• Background in a regulated industry, including software validation, equipment qualification or change control.
• Curiosity, integrity and a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong written and spoken English. Swedish is a plus.

Inclusion & Diversity statement

GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. 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.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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