Lead Electrical Engineer - Detectors & Digital Electronics

GE Healthcare GE Healthcare · Healthcare · Waukesha, WI +1 · Engineering / Technology

Lead Electrical Engineer focused on designing and enhancing digital electronic circuit boards and components, including FPGAs, ADCs, DACs, PLLs, and SoCs. Responsibilities include VHDL/HDL coding, simulation, debugging, schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, board bring-up, and system-level hardware integration within the healthcare domain.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design and enhance digital electronic circuit boards and components, including FPGAs, ADCs, DACs, PLLs, SoCs, and related technologies.
  2. Develop VHDL/HDL code for FPGA‑based designs, including simulation, testbench creation, and hands‑on debugging.
  3. Lead digital design activities using established engineering methods and modern tools.
  4. Perform digital simulations and validate architectural concepts.
  5. Capture schematics using GEHC ECAD tools and provide oversight and approval for PCB layout.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of hands‑on experience in FPGA design (VHDL) and digital design
  • Proficiency in schematic capture (Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, Altium)
  • Experience overseeing mixed‑signal PCB layout
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with IEC60601‑1 or equivalent safety standards in regulated industries
  • Knowledge of UL, ETL, and IEC standards relevant to electronic designs
  • Demonstrated ability to develop creative or novel technical solutions
  • Experience with EMC‑compliant design practices
  • DFSS or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification
  • Experience in medical device development or support (e.g., CT, PET, X‑Ray, or GEHC products)
  • Familiarity with ISO, FDA, and other regulatory standards
  • Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills
  • Ability to lead and contribute in global, cross‑functional environments
  • Highly motivated self‑starter with a commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence

What the JD emphasized

  • 5+ years of hands‑on experience in FPGA design (VHDL) and digital design
  • Experience with IEC60601‑1 or equivalent safety standards in regulated industries
  • Familiarity with ISO, FDA, and other regulatory standards