Cryogenic Engineer

Our Florence site manufactures GE HealthCare's SIGNA MRI systems which utilize superconducting magnet technology. The engineering, manufacturing, and support teams here are building technology designed to support clinicians in diagnosing and monitoring patients around the world.

Responsibilities

• Perform cryogenic mechanical design and analysis of superconducting magnets and components used in MRI systems, including:
  • Thermodynamics and heat transfer analysis, including determination of heat loads, heat budgets, and test verification
  • Thermal and structural design of cryogenic components
  • Verification and validation of cryogenic components and instrumentation
  • Reliability analysis of cryogenic components and systems
• Manufacturing support of cryogenic and vacuum systems
• Development of methods to reduce cryogen consumption
• Failure analysis of cryogenic components
• Development of service tools to support cryogen filling, maintenance, and safety of magnets
• Installed base data analysis and reduction
• Lead resolution of cryogenic, thermal, and vacuum issues relating to installed base systems
• Prepare and present design analysis reports and part/assembly drawing reviews
• Develop product, component test, and purchase specifications
• Design leadership of productivity projects (both product cost and life cycle cost reduction)

Requirements

• Master’s in mechanical, thermal, or cryogenic engineering or related engineering discipline
• Hands-on hardware experience with cryogenic systems and components
• Direct design and analysis experience of cryogenic systems, components, and liquid helium systems

Skills

• FEA and/or CFD experience with ANSYS (preferred)
• PhD in thermal or cryogenic engineering (desired)
• Expertise with Gifford-McMahon cryogenic refrigeration systems
• 5+ years’ experience in superconducting magnet design
• Expertise with high vacuum systems, getters, cryopumps, and helium leak testing
• Expertise with liquid helium and liquid nitrogen transfer systems and cryogenic data acquisition systems
• Expertise with material properties and machine design at cryogenic temperatures
• Experience in a cryogenic component or system-manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Professional development and challenging careers
• Competitive compensation
• Relocation assistance provided

GE HealthCare will not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).