Electrical Engineering Technician Co-op

Job Description Summary

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Join us to turn ideas into world-changing realities where every voice matters and every difference builds a healthier world. Make a real-world impact through hands-on experience.

Job Description

Are you passionate about electrical engineering and eager to gain hands-on experience in a world-class lab environment? As an Electrical Engineering Co-op at GE HealthCare, you’ll work alongside engineers and technicians on high-impact projects that support the development of cutting-edge CT scanner technologies.
 

This 12-month co-op is designed to give you exposure to real-world challenges and prepare you for a future career in electrical engineering or product development. You’ll be part of the premium CT hardware engineering team, contributing to solutions that improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance patient care.
 

As a Co-op, you’ll take on project-based assignments with mentorship and training from experienced engineers. You’ll gain skills in electrical technician work and contribute to initiatives that support innovation and operational excellence. Looking for a well-rounded Electrical technical student that can execute on a variety of tasks on this super-awesome fun-tastic team.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll work on a variety of hands-on tasks, including:

• Soldering, assembling prototypes, and building test fixtures
• Setting up and running data acquisition equipment for testing
• Using electrical test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, network analyzers, etc.) to evaluate new designs
• Documenting test results and troubleshooting electrical systems
• Prototyping, reworking, and designing circuits to improve CT scanner performance
• Conducting experiments and diagnostic tests to support root cause analysis
• Evaluating software and hardware and implementing improvements
• Communicating technical findings to improve system performance and reliability
• Supporting the development of engineering, manufacturing, and service documentation
• Complying with Environment Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and quality policies

Qualifications

We’re looking for students who are ready to learn, lead, and make a difference. You are:

• Currently enrolled full-time in a technical diploma or degree program (pursuing Associate’s or Bachelor’s) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• Available to work a minimum of 20 hours/week during spring/fall semesters or 40 hours/week during summer
• Able to work onsite at our Waukesha, WI facility
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (we do not sponsor employment visas for this role)

Preferred Qualifications

You may stand out if you have:

• Experience in mechanical or electrical trades
• Familiarity with Cadence or other ECAD software
• Basic understanding of a programming language such as Matlab
• Familiarity with digital electronics, switches and/or flux capacitors
• Strong communication skills and ability to simplify technical concepts
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven leadership and initiative in academic or extracurricular settings
• Passion for technology and continuous learning
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)

Why Join Us?

At GE HealthCare, we’re building a healthier world powered by innovation and collaboration. As an Electrical Engineering Co-op, you’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to a global organization that values inclusion, integrity, and impact.
 

We offer competitive compensation and a culture that supports learning, growth, and real-world contributions.

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.



Additional Information

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.