Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

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Internship – Mechanical Design Engineering (f/m/d)

Job Description

GE HealthCare develops and manufactures high-end diagnostic ultrasound systems at our site in Zipf, Upper Austria. Our Women’s Health Ultrasound engineering organization develops innovative ultrasound solutions used by healthcare professionals around the world.

We are looking for a motivated Mechanical Design Engineering Intern (f/m/d) to join our engineering team and support the development of our next-generation ultrasound systems.

In this internship, you will work on mechanical design concepts for future ultrasound platforms. You will support the evaluation of different design solutions, develop and analyze mechanical concepts, and help build the technical evidence needed to guide early design decisions.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the development of complex medical devices and to work closely with experienced engineers in an international and cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and evaluation of mechanical design concepts for next-generation ultrasound systems
• Create and modify 3D CAD models and mechanical components
• Investigate different mechanical concepts and compare potential design solutions
• Support prototype development and mechanical testing
• Perform technical feasibility assessments and document results
• Support the design of mechanical components and assemblies considering functionality, manufacturability, reliability, and usability
• Prepare technical documentation, drawings, and design-related analyses
• Collaborate with engineers from Mechanical Design, Systems Engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams
• Present technical results and recommendations to the engineering team

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Product Development, or a related technical field
• Basic knowledge of mechanical design and 3D CAD
• Interest in product development, mechanical engineering, and medical technology
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on mindset and enthusiasm for building and evaluating prototypes
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• Good written and spoken English skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Creo Parametric or another professional 3D CAD system
• Basic experience with mechanical prototyping, 3D printing, or workshop activities
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles and manufacturing technologies, such as plastics, sheet metal, or machined parts
• Basic understanding of tolerance analysis and technical drawings
• German language skills are an advantage

What we offer:

• • An exciting and diverse range of responsibilities in a growth-oriented company
  • An interdisciplinary team and an international work environment
  • Flextime and flexible working hours
  • Free electric charging stations and ample parking facilities on the company premises
  • Convenient public transportation access with a complimentary company shuttle to the Redl-Zipf train station, located 2 km away

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