R&D Engineer - Mechanical

Philips•Latham, NY

1d•$102,000 - $163,000•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role as R&D Engineer, Mechanical, you will focus primarily on application of structural mechanics to the development and maintenance of superconducting MRI magnet products and technologies. Your role: Perform detailed mechanical design and analysis for superconducting MRI magnet systems, including cryogenic vessels, coil and component support structures. Develop and validate structural models for static and dynamic loading conditions using advanced engineering analysis methods to assess stresses and meet allowable material limits. Execute product development activities including requirements management, FMEA, risk mitigation, prototype development, verification, validation and documentation of design inputs/outputs. Collaborate with external vendors and internal manufacturing teams on prototype fabrication, industrialization and qualification activities to implement new designs. Investigate and resolve field-related structural issues while contributing to cross-functional R&D teams throughout all phases of product development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Physics with 5+ years of experience solving complex multidisciplinary engineering problems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous environments.
Experience with advanced engineering and simulation tools such as ANSYS, Mathcad, Matlab, Thermal Desktop, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
Demonstrated proficiency with hands-on laboratory test setup, test protocol writing, data acquisition and data analysis experience.
Practical knowledge of fabrication methods including machining, welding, brazing, soldering, forming, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, GD&T (ASME Y14.5).

Responsibilities

Perform detailed mechanical design and analysis for superconducting MRI magnet systems, including cryogenic vessels, coil and component support structures.
Develop and validate structural models for static and dynamic loading conditions using advanced engineering analysis methods to assess stresses and meet allowable material limits.
Execute product development activities including requirements management, FMEA, risk mitigation, prototype development, verification, validation and documentation of design inputs/outputs.
Collaborate with external vendors and internal manufacturing teams on prototype fabrication, industrialization and qualification activities to implement new designs.
Investigate and resolve field-related structural issues while contributing to cross-functional R&D teams throughout all phases of product development.