Project R&D Engineer, Electromagnetics

The Project R&D Engineer, Electromagnetics is responsible for interpreting complex engineering requirements to devise and deliver optimal design solutions for sophisticated medical device components, showcasing advanced technical expertise, working under limited supervision. The role guides the development of robust test plans, procedures, and protocols to validate engineering designs, ensuring stringent compliance with high-quality and regulatory standards.

Your Role:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and program management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex electromagnetic systems, identify root causes, and develop effective technical solutions.
• Demonstrated experience using advanced electromagnetic design and simulation tools such as Opera, ANSYS Maxwell, HFSS, Remcom, CST, or similar software to model and optimize electromagnetic systems.
• Ability or willingness to develop custom software tools to support modeling, simulation, and data analysis, using languages such as C++, C#, or modern scripting languages like Python.
• Experience interpreting simulation results and translating them into practical design improvements and engineering recommendations.

You are a fit if:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience, or experience with a Master’s degree in a related discipline. Experience working with complex electromagnetic systems or superconducting magnet technologies is highly valued.
• You have experience with superconducting magnet design, operation, and component development, including coils, cryogenic systems, and supporting structures. Knowledge of magnet stability and performance considerations in high-field applications is preferred.
• Experience using magnetic materials to shape and optimize magnetic fields and improve system performance. Ability to apply electromagnetic theory to real-world engineering challenges.
• Experience performing quench propagation analysis and quench protection system design to ensure safe and reliable magnet operation. Familiarity with evaluating system stability and failure scenarios is preferred.
• You have experience conducting combined electromagnetic and mechanical force/stress analysis for magnet systems and working with engineering tools such as Mathcad, ANSYS, Opera-3D, Inventor, SpaceClaim, LabVIEW, and MATLAB. Ability or willingness to learn to write your own software using C++, C#, and/or Python.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position. 

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an office role

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Latham, NY is $99,000 to $158,000.00

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.    

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered.  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.  Details about our benefits can be found here. 

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. 

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Latham, NY.

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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.