Electromagnetic R&D Engineer - MRI (Latham, NY)

About the role

This role is located in Latham, NY (just North of Albany, NY).

Responsibilities

• Design optimal solutions for a superconducting magnet as part of a sophisticated medical device, applying advanced technical expertise and strategic thinking by interpreting complex engineering requirements.
• Delivers high-quality results aligned with regulatory and performance standards with minimal supervision.
• Diagnostics and resolves complex technical challenges through root cause analysis and experimental process to prevent production disruptions.
• Apply advanced problem-solving methods.
• Develops and oversees comprehensive test plans and validation protocols to ensure design integrity and compliance.
• Uses rigorous testing and feedback to continuously refine and improve product performance and reliability.
• Evaluates and approves vendor-supplied components and technologies, ensuring alignment with quality, performance, and strategic objectives.
• Builds and maintains strong internal and external partnerships to influence project outcomes and innovation.
• Leads continuous improvement by implementing best practices, mentoring junior engineers, and communicating insights to senior stakeholders.
• Drives process optimization, enhances team capability, and accelerates time-to-market while ensuring adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electromagnetic design and analysis for large scale superconducting magnets, electric motors, generators or other electrical machines.
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electromagnetics or Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with superconducting magnet design, operation, and component development, including coils, cryogenic systems, and supporting structures using advanced electromagnetic design tools (Opera, ANSYS Maxwell).
• Knowledge of magnet stability and performance considerations in high-field applications is preferred.
• Experience with magnetic materials to shape and optimize magnetic fields and improve system performance.
• Ability to apply electromagnetic theory to real-world engineering challenges.
• Experience conducting combined electromagnetic and mechanical force/stress analysis for magnet systems and working with engineering tools such as ANSYS, Opera-3D, and CST.
• Ability or willingness to learn to write your own software using C++, C#, and/or Python.

Skills

• Strong collaboration and adaptability.
• Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Contribute effectively in cross-functional engineering environments.

Benefits

Details about our benefits can be found here.

Pay

The pay range for this position in Latham, NY is $99,000 to $158,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

Schedule

This is an office-based role located in Latham, NY.