Magnet Engineer/Senior/Principal

ENGINEERINGUK; Bicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

26 days annual leave

Up to 10% matched pension

BUPA Private Medical

Bonus & Share Save Scheme

Free on-site gym

2 paid volunteering days

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers seeks a Magnet Engineer (Senior/Principal) to advance superconducting magnet systems for MRI scanners. You will design, build, and optimise high-performance magnets, applying electromagnetism and experimental physics within a collaborative team of around 10–15 experts.

Initially at Eynsham, then a permanent move to our £250m Bicester facility. Hybrid working with three days onsite supports delivering manufacturable MRI magnet solutions for patients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or related field; Master's preferred for candidates with limited hands-on experience.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetism and physics.
• Experience with superconductivity and magnetism concepts.
• Experience with magnetic field measurement or experimental work.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for superconducting magnets used in MRI systems.
• Apply electromagnetic field theory and perform field calculations (analytical and FEA).
• Work hands-on with magnetic materials, superconducting wire, coil winding and magnet assembly.
• Support practical build and test activities, including magnetic field measurement and characterisation.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues including quench behaviour and system-level problems.
• Contribute to risk management activities (FMEA, DFMA).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable magnet solutions.

Skills

Electromagnetism

Superconductivity

Experimental physics

Applied physics

Education

Degree in Physics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FEA tools

Job description

Employer Siemens Healthineers Location Bicester, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland Salary Competitive Closing date 15 Oct 2026

At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. We are driven by our purpose to improve lives through innovative medical technology that transforms care delivery and enables clinicians around the world to make confident, life-changing decisions. As part of our growing Magnet Technology business, you'll join a team dedicated to creating the next generation of superconducting magnet solutions that power our MRI systems globally.

About the role:

We are looking for a Magnet Engineer/Senior/Principal to join our specialist team developing the next generation of superconducting magnets used in MRI scanners. This role is ideal for someone with a strong physics background-particularly electromagnetism, superconductivity, applied or experimental physics-and a passion for turning complex scientific principles into high-impact, real-world products.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive engineering group of around 10-15 experts, working across the full lifecycle of magnet development. You’ll contribute directly to the design, build and optimisation of high-performance superconducting magnet systems that make a genuine difference to patients’ lives worldwide.

This role will initially be based at our Eynsham site before being permanently located at our new, £250m state of the art Bicester facility. Hybrid working is available, with three days per week onsite.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing conceptual and detailed designs for superconducting magnets used in MRI systems.
• Applying electromagnetic field theory and performing electromagnetic field calculations using both analytical methods and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Working hands‑on with magnetic materials, superconducting wire, coil winding, impregnation processes, and magnet assembly.
• Supporting practical build and test activities, including magnetic field measurement and characterisation.
• Investigating and resolving technical issues, including quench behaviour, superconducting joints, switches, and system‑level problem solving.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and risk‑management activities such as FMEA, DFMA and technical risk assessments.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering groups to deliver reliable, manufacturable magnet solutions.

What skills and experience you’ll bring:

Essential

• Degree in Physics or related discipline; a Master's degree is preferred for those with minimal practical experience.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetism and applied/experimental physics.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic field theory and magnetic field measurement.
• Understanding of superconductivity and superconducting magnet principles.
• Passion for applying physics to real‑world engineering challenges.

Desirable

• Experience with superconducting magnet design, construction or testing.
• Experience with FEA tools for electromagnetic analysis.
• Knowledge of cryogenics or cryogenic systems.
• Industrial or applied research experience in a relevant field.
• Understanding of quench mechanisms, magnetic shielding, shimming or MRI magnet systems.

What's on offer:

• Competitive base salary
• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days
• Up to 10% matched pension contributions
• BUPA Private Medical
• Bonus & Share Save Scheme
• Free on‑site gym
• 2 paid volunteering days each year

Who we are:

We are a team of more than 73,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become part of a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals and skilled specialists who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care‑united by our purpose to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

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