Electromagnetics R&D Engineer

Philips; Elgin Township (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k matching

HSA

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Philips in the United States is seeking an Electromagnetics R&D Engineer to design and validate superconducting magnet solutions for a cutting-edge medical device. This office-based role requires collaborating with teams to interpret complex engineering requirements and deliver high-quality results.

You will conduct root-cause analyses to resolve technical challenges, develop comprehensive test plans, and evaluate vendor components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electromagnetics, EE, Physics or ME with strong analytical skills.
• 2+ years experience, or Master’s degree with no experience required.
• Ability to meet physical, cognitive, and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design optimal superconducting magnet solutions for medical devices.
• Diagnose and resolve technical challenges with root cause analysis.
• Develop test plans and validation protocols for design integrity.
• Evaluate vendor components and foster partnerships.
• Lead process improvements and mentor engineers while speeding time-to-market.

Skills

Electromagnetics

Electrical Engineering

Physics

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Title

Electromagnetics R&D Engineer

Job Description

Your Role:

• 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.
• Diagnoses 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.

You’re the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 2+ years of experience with Bachelor’s in areas such as Electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent OR no prior experience required with Master’s Degree.
• You have a Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in in Electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent as well as demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an Office role.

About Philips

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in NY is $102,000 to $163,000 Annually.

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.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.