Technician, Superconducting Magnets — Build & Test

GE HealthCare (United States); Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE HealthCare's Technology & Innovation Center (HTIC) in Niskayuna, NY seeks a Technician for the Superconducting Magnet team. You will perform complex engineering tasks including magnet coil winding, cold mass build-up, and cryostat assembly while supporting data acquisition and experiments.

You will troubleshoot hardware, document test results, and contribute to EHS and quality activities, collaborating with engineers and scientists to advance magnet technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree with 5–7 years in electromagnetic coil winding or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address root causes in magnet fabrication and test environments.
• Ability to interpret test data and coordinate corrections to designs or processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up data acquisition equipment and run experiments on magnet prototypes.
• Troubleshoot hardware/test systems and document results.
• Lead or participate in hardware evaluations with guidance from engineers.
• Maintain compliance with EHS policies and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology related field or Associate's degree with 5 to 7 years' experience in electromagnetic coil or electronics winding (superconducting coils preferred)

Tools

National Instruments LabVIEW based DAS

Job description

GE HealthCare's Technology & Innovation Center (HTIC) in Niskayuna, NY seeks a Technician for the Superconducting Magnet team. You will perform complex engineering tasks including magnet coil winding, cold mass build-up, and cryostat assembly while supporting data acquisition and experiments.

You will troubleshoot hardware, document test results, and contribute to EHS and quality activities, collaborating with engineers and scientists to advance magnet technology.