Cryogenic Engineer

GE HEALTHCARE•Florence, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

About GE HealthCare At GE HealthCare, we are creating technology that helps clinicians diagnose, treat, and monitor patients around the world. Our Florence, South Carolina site manufactures GE HealthCare's SIGNA MRI systems, which rely on advanced superconducting magnet technology to deliver high-quality imaging for millions of patients globally. As a Cryogenic Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and support of cryogenic systems and components that are critical to MRI performance and reliability. This is an opportunity to work on highly specialized engineering challenges while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across product development, manufacturing, and service. Role Overview We are seeking an engineer with experience in cryogenic systems, thermal analysis, and hardware design to help lead the development and continuous improvement of superconducting magnet technologies used in MRI systems. This role combines hands-on engineering, analytical problem solving, design ownership, and cross-functional collaboration to support both new product development and our installed base of MRI systems worldwide.

Requirements

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, OR equivalent combination of education and relevant engineering experience
Hands-on experience working with cryogenic systems or cryogenic components
Experience designing, analyzing, or testing cryogenic systems, thermal systems, or liquid helium-based equipment
Understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and thermal system behavior
Experience supporting hardware development, design validation, or product engineering activities

Nice To Haves

PhD in Thermal Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Experience with cryocooler technologies, including Gifford-McMahon refrigeration systems
Experience supporting superconducting magnet, MRI, aerospace, quantum computing, semiconductor, or other cryogenic applications
Experience with high-vacuum systems, cryopumps, getters, and helium leak testing
Experience with liquid helium and liquid nitrogen transfer systems
Familiarity with cryogenic instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Experience evaluating material performance and machine design at cryogenic temperatures
Exposure to cryogenic component manufacturing environments
Experience using ANSYS, FEA, CFD, or related simulation tools

Responsibilities

Design and analyze cryogenic components and systems used in superconducting MRI magnets
Perform thermal and heat transfer analyses, including heat load calculations, heat budgets, and verification testing
Support the thermal and structural design of cryogenic hardware and assemblies
Develop, execute, and document verification and validation activities for cryogenic components and instrumentation
Analyze reliability and performance of cryogenic systems and components
Support manufacturing and production teams with cryogenic and vacuum system expertise
Drive initiatives to reduce cryogen consumption and improve system efficiency
Investigate and resolve cryogenic, thermal, and vacuum-related issues impacting fielded MRI systems
Conduct failure analyses and implement corrective actions
Develop service tools and processes that support cryogen filling, maintenance, and safety
Analyze installed base performance data to identify trends and drive product improvements
Prepare and present technical analyses, design reviews, and engineering reports
Develop component specifications, test plans, and supplier requirements
Lead engineering productivity projects focused on product cost and lifecycle cost reduction