Senior MRI Superconducting Magnet R&D Engineer

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

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.