Cryogenic Engineer

GE HealthCare; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Florence, SC is seeking an experienced cryogenic mechanical design engineer to design and analyze superconducting magnets for SIGNA MRI systems. You will perform thermo-fluid analyses, thermal/structural designs, and provide manufacturing support for cryogenic and vacuum systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with cryogenic hardware and advanced analysis methods. PhD is a plus; relocation assistance is provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Masters in mechanical, thermal, or cryogenic engineering or related experience.
• Hands-on hardware experience with cryogenic systems and components.
• Direct design & analysis experience of cryogenic systems, components & liquid helium systems.
• PhD in Thermal or Cryogenic Engineering (desired).

Responsibilities

• Perform cryogenic mechanical design and analysis of superconducting magnets and components for MRI systems.
• Thermodynamics and heat transfer analysis, including heat loads 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.
• Develop methods to reduce cryogen consumption.
• Failure analysis of cryogenic components.
• Develop service tools to support cryogen filling, maintenance and safety.
• Installed Base data analysis and reduction. Lead resolution of cryogenic, thermal and vacuum issues relating to Installed Base Systems.
• Prepare/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).

Skills

Cryogenic design

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer

Cryogenic hardware

ANSYS (FEA/CFD)

Vacuum systems

Cryogenic data acquisition

Cryogenic materials

Education

Master's in Mechanical/Cryogenic Engineering

PhD in Thermal or Cryogenic Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

Perform Cryogenic Mechanical Design And Analysis Of Superconducting Magnets And Components Used In MRI Systems, Including But Not Limited To The Following

• Thermodynamics and heat transfer analysis, including determination of heat loads, heat budgets and test verification
• Thermal & 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 & safety of magnets
• Installed Base data analysis and reduction. Lead resolution of cryogenic, thermal and vacuum issues relating to Installed Base Systems
• Prepare/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)

Required Qualifications

• Masters in mechanical, Thermal, or Cryogenic Engineering or related Engineering Experience.
• Hands on hardware experience with cryogenic systems and components
• Direct design & analysis experience of cryogenic systems, components & liquid helium systems

Desired Characteristics

• FEA and/or CFD experience with ANSYS (preferred)
• Phd in Thermal or Cryogenic Engineering
• 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

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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: Yes