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Lead Scientist - Cathode Design

India

Job Description Summary

To work within the engineering team on designing new or improving designs of existing electron-beam cathodes for x-ray tubes. Position requires understanding of concepts, methods, procedures & strategies for design & development of x-ray tube cathode components & sub-assemblies. Learn practical application of scientific & engineering principles, achieve expertise in Physics of X Ray Generation & X Ray Sub systems.

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Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Activities will include development of new designs and/or supporting enhancements to existing designs of X Ray Generation Devices by specifying SW / Algo / HW requirements followed by characterization, product integration and manufacturing transfer

  • The candidate is expected to gain a detailed functional understanding of the entire product, act independently, devise and drive innovative analyses and solutions for complex problems.

  • Execute design using sound Physics principles & scientific tools

  • Develop test plans & perform testing & verification of designs, perform design calculations to support design work and lead technical design reviews

  • Work as a part of a team including cross functional team members & suppliers to deliver technical solutions

  • Work with customers and/or technical leadership to ensure that the technical deliverables are consistent with the goals of larger programs, projects or initiatives

  • Seeks mentoring to learn and solve problems

  • Lead development of new techniques & methodologies for designing Electron Emission & focusing sub systems

  • Engaging in all phases of new product development, including concept, architecture, documentation, design, prototype, test, supplier interfaces, manufacturing introduction and service support

  • Developing and maintaining X Ray Generation subsystem quality and engineering project funnel

  • Defining and executing component design verification

  • Maintain and develop competence required for the job

Basic Qualifications:

  • MS (Physics), PhD in Electron Optics / Experimental Physics / Nuclear Physics / Applied Physics

  • PhD in Charged Particle Beam Design and X-Ray Physics, with over 2 years of hands-on experience in designing charged particle beam systems, electron optics, and laser optics

Desired Characteristics:

  • Demonstrated ability to Design Experiments & analyze data

  • Demonstrated ability to find Physics based solutions to fundamental problems

  • Demonstrated ability to use simulation / modeling-based approach to understand physical phenomenon

  • Demonstrated ability to use Mathematical Physics to explain physical phenomenon

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

Inclusion and Diversity

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.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

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.

Disclaimer: GE HealthCare will never ask for payment to process documents, refer you to a third party to process applications or visas, or ask you to pay costs. Never send money to anyone suggesting they can provide employment with GE HealthCare.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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