Thermal-Fluids/Cryogenic Design Engineer

Philips • Latham, NY

1d • $102,000 - $163,000 • Onsite

About The Position

In this role as a Thermal-Fluids/Cryogenic Design Engineer you will focus primarily on cryogenic application of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and structural mechanics to the development and maintenance of superconducting MRI magnet products and technologies. The position provides the successful candidate with an immediate opportunity to be involved with technology that helps save lives, improve patient outcomes, and reduce the cost of medicine around the world.

Requirements

• You have a B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering or Physics.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience applying engineering principles to solve complex problems related to thermal/fluid systems and/or cryogenics.
• Experience with advanced analysis tools to solve complex problems at the appropriate level of detail – Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Finite Difference, and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment.
• For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Latham, NY.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design activities including requirements management, materials selection, FMEA, tolerance analysis, and full design documentation.
• Design, analyze, and test cryogenic system components (vessels, cryostats, piping, tubing, vacuum and refrigeration systems) to ensure performance and reliability.
• Develop and validate thermal models to define heat paths and deliver designs that meet strict heat budget requirements.
• Execute comprehensive design verification activities, including analysis, similarity assessments, and testing, while resolving field-related performance issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external vendors to develop prototypes, qualify components, improve processes, and successfully deliver innovative, best-in-class products through all phases of development.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level