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ARC Electrical Engineer CO-OP

GE HealthCare · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a circuit or electrical project you built. What went wrong, and how did you fix it?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on experience and can debug their own work.

Tell me about a time you shared an idea on a team that others were unsure about.

What they are checking: Whether they have the confidence to contribute ideas, which the posting asks for.

What do you hope to learn during this co-op, and how will you make sure you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership of their own development.

What would you do

You're asked to evaluate a new technology and you aren't sure where to start. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they show initiative and curiosity while using their mentor wisely.

How would you explain a technical problem to someone on the team who isn't an electrical engineer?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate clearly with mechanical and software teammates.

About the work

How would you test whether a new sensor is accurate enough for an anesthesia or ventilator system?

What they are checking: Whether they can design a test plan and think about accuracy and noise.

Walk me through how you would use an oscilloscope to find a noise problem on a signal.

What they are checking: Whether they are comfortable with basic lab equipment used in feasibility work.

What do you think is different about designing electronics for life support devices compared with consumer products?

What they are checking: Whether they appreciate the safety, reliability and documentation standards medical devices require.

How would you write up feasibility results so a manager can decide whether to move forward?

What they are checking: Whether they can document results clearly, a key part of the role.

Which tools have you used for schematic capture, PCB layout or circuit simulation?

What they are checking: Whether they have exposure to the design tools they'd use on the job.

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The full job description

As published by GE HealthCare.

Job Description Summary GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies and services that are shaping a new age of patient care. Our expertise in medical imaging and information technologies, medical diagnostics, life support solutions, patient monitoring systems, performance improvement, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies is helping clinicians around the world re-imagine new ways to predict, diagnose, inform and treat disease, so their patients can live their lives to the fullest. GE Healthcare Electrical Engineering Co-ops work on a variety of assignments with responsibilities and hands-on involvement in areas of Electrical Engineering. There will be project-oriented assignments where a manager and mentor are assigned for support. These positions will work primarily with Anesthesia and Respiratory Care (ARC) products. Job Description Electrical Engineering Co-ops evaluate new technology, execute performance tests, build prototypes, and document feasibility results. They utilize a combination of structured and creative approaches to develop subsystems of anesthesia and respiratory care systems with the goal of providing evidence of development feasibility. Basic Qualifications: • Demonstrates initiative, intellectual curiosity, and confidence in sharing ideas and contributing to a team environment. • Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms. • Demonstrates analytical ability and technical competency in Biomedical-Electrical, Electrical Engineering areas. • Proven Leadership skills and experience. • Strong Initiative and ability to work independently and in teams. • Able to work for a minimum of 28 weeks • Must be willing to relocate to Madison, WI • Must be a full-time student pursuing a degree in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering. Desired Characteristics: • 3.0 cumulative overall GPA or better (in a 4.0 scale) • Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in design engineering or manufacturing or research experience in the design field. • Strong commitment to a career in technology and a passion for engineering. • Demonstrated analytic approach to problem solving. • Proven adaptable to difficult situations. • Demonstrated leadership skills and community involvement. Location: Madison, WI Why Join Us? At GE HealthCare, we’re building a healthier world - powered by operational excellence. As a Co-op, you’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to a global organization that values innovation, inclusion, and integrity. We offer competitive compensation, relocation assistance (if applicable), and a culture that supports learning, growth, and impact. Additional Information Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We do not sponsor employment visas for this role. GE HealthCare employees are expected to embody our values: humility, transparency, focus, ownership, and integrity. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

 Additional Information GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer . 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. GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). 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. Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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