Cryogenic Engineer

HC1316 GE Precision Healthcare LLC; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

HC1316 GE Precision Healthcare LLC in Florence, SC is seeking a senior cryogenic engineer to design and analyze superconducting magnet systems and cryogenic components. You will conduct thermodynamics, heat transfer, FEA/CFD, and reliability work to support GE HealthCare’s SIGNA MRI technology.

You will collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams, develop specifications, lead productivity projects, and prepare design analysis reports.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Thermal, or Cryogenic Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on hardware experience with cryogenic systems and components.
• Direct design and analysis experience of cryogenic systems, components and liquid helium systems.
• FEA and/or CFD experience with ANSYS (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Thermodynamics and heat transfer analysis, including heat loads 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 for cryogen filling, maintenance & safety of magnets.
• Installed Base data analysis and resolution of cryogenic, thermal and vacuum issues.
• Prepare design analysis reports and part/assembly drawing reviews.
• Develop product, component test and purchase specifications.
• Lead productivity projects for cost reduction.

Skills

Cryogenic design

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Thermal/Cryogenic Engineering

Tools

ANSYS CFD

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 Roles and Responsibilities:

• 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 FEA and/or CFD experience with ANSYS (preferred)

Desired Characteristics:

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 #LI-ONSITE #LI-NS2

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