Electromagnetic R&D Engineer – MRI

Jobtailor; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced electromagnetic design engineer to design optimal superconducting magnets for a high-precision medical device, delivering reliable performance under regulatory and safety standards.

This role requires hands-on analysis and cross-functional collaboration to diagnose complex issues, develop test plans, validate protocols, and ensure design integrity across coils, cryogenic systems, and supporting structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; EM or electrical engineering preferred.
• Experience with superconducting magnet design, operation and component development.
• Proficiency with EM design tools such as Opera, ANSYS Maxwell, and CST.
• Knowledge of magnet stability and performance in high-field applications is preferred.
• Experience with combined EM and mechanical analyses for magnet systems.

Responsibilities

• Design optimal superconducting magnets for medical devices and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision and robust documentation.
• Diagnose complex issues via root cause analysis and experimental processes.
• Develop and oversee test plans and validation protocols for design integrity.
• Evaluate vendor components to align with quality and performance goals.
• Build partnerships and mentor junior engineers while communicating with senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and share insights with cross-functional teams.

Skills

electromagnetic design

superconducting magnet design

root cause analysis

test plans

validation protocols

electromagnetic analysis

mechanical force analysis

stress analysis

software development

C++

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electromagnetics

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Physics

Tools

Opera

ANSYS Maxwell

ANSYS

Opera-3D

CST

Job description

Responsibilities

• design optimal solutions for a superconducting magnet as part of a sophisticated medical device
• deliver high-quality results aligned with regulatory and performance standards with minimal supervision
• diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges through root cause analysis and experimental process to prevent production disruptions
• develop and oversee comprehensive test plans and validation protocols to ensure design integrity and compliance
• evaluate and approve vendor-supplied components and technologies, ensuring alignment with quality, performance, and strategic objectives
• build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships to influence project outcomes and innovation
• drive continuous improvement by implementing best practices, mentoring junior engineers, and communicating insights to senior stakeholders

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in electromagnetic design and analysis for large scale superconducting magnets, electric motors, generators or other electrical machines
• Bachelor's Degree in Electromagnetics or Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent
• 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 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
• demonstrate strong collaboration and adaptability, with the ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly, communicate complex technical concepts clearly, and contribute effectively in cross-functional engineering environments.

Hard Skills

• electromagnetic design
• superconducting magnet design
• root cause analysis
• test plans
• validation protocols
• electromagnetic analysis
• mechanical force analysis
• stress analysis
• software development
• C++

Soft Skills

• collaboration
• adaptability
• communication
• mentoring
• influencing
• problem-solving
• continuous improvement
• project management
• cross-functional teamwork
• insight sharing

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electromagnetics
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Physics