Senior Research Scientist

Siemens Healthineers AG; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers in Palo Alto is seeking an engineer specialized in heat transfer, fluids, solid mechanics and materials science to lead thermomechanical challenges in radiation therapy hardware. You will design, test, and interpret experiments within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to the radiation therapy subsystem of our Linear Accelerator Systems.

The role is on-site in Palo Alto with cross-site collaboration and occasional travel to the Mountain View facility.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or related Engineering discipline (MS/PhD preferred).
• Strong background in Heat Transfer. Additional experience in Materials Science, Solid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics are a big plus.
• Experience running heat transfer simulations for thermomechanical stress and fatigue analyses, including FEA and CFD
• Hands‑on aptitude and lab experience
• Familiarity with CAD software

Responsibilities

• Research thermomechanical fatigue processes on electron accelerator components and solve design challenges.
• Perform thermal, structural and fluid flow simulations.
• Employ Design for X methodologies, including manufacturability, reliability and cost.
• Perform root cause analyses to understand failure mechanisms.
• Design, execute and interpret experiments.
• Work with other scientists, engineers and suppliers to review and solve difficult technical issues.
• Provide support and expertise to Manufacturing and Field Service groups.
• Provide scope, cost and schedule estimates for research and engineering projects.
• Coordinate resources needed to complete a task or project.
• Improve documentation, baseline data and processes.

Skills

Heat Transfer

Materials Science

Solid Mechanics

Fluid Dynamics

Lab Experience

CAD

FEA

CFD

Education

MS/PhD preferred

Mechanical Engineering degree

Materials Science degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

We are looking for an engineer with expertise in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, solid mechanics and materials science, who can independently solve complex thermomechanical challenges, lead projects, design and execute experiments, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team focused on radiation therapy hardware development. This will be an on-site role in the Palo Alto office with travel requirements to the Mountain View facility.

We are looking for a versatile and well-rounded Engineer with a strong background in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, solid mechanics and materials science to join our Linear Accelerator Systems group. This position is within the hardware group for the radiation producing subsystem on our Radiation Therapy machines.

The candidate will become part of an interdisciplinary team that also includes microwave, electrical and mechanical engineers. The candidate will be analyzing and solving challenging thermomechanical problems that result from the interaction of concentrated electron beams and high-power microwaves with various materials of hardware components.

The candidate will be responsible for the thermomechanical design and metallurgical/material science aspects of beam generation components, as well as general mechanical engineering and design work on the sub-system.

The successful candidate needs to be able to independently design, construct, debug, execute and interpret experiments.

We are looking for a team player who combines a strong and broad technical background with superb practical hands-on aptitude and project leadership skills. The ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional team is essential, as is the ability to efficiently manage project timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and understand thermomechanical fatigue processes on components of electron accelerator systems and solve design challenges
• Perform thermal, structural and fluid flow simulations
• Employ Design for X methodology, including manufacturability, reliability and cost
• Perform root cause analyses to understand failure mechanisms
• Design, execute and interpret experiments
• Work with other scientists, engineers and suppliers to review and solve difficult technical issues.
• Provide support and expertise to Manufacturing and Field Service groups
• Provide scope, cost and schedule estimates for research and engineering projects.
• Coordinate resources needed to complete a task or project.
• Improve documentation, baseline data and processes.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related Engineering discipline (MS/PhD preferred)
• Strong background in Heat Transfer. Additional experience in Materials Science, Solid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics are a big plus.
• Experience running heat transfer simulations for thermomechanical stress and fatigue analyses, including FEA and CFD
• Hands‑on aptitude and lab experience
• Familiarity with CAD software

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We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

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When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

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The base pay range for this position is: $160,500 - $220,682

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

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