Development Engineer (Magnets)

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a talented Development Engineer to work in our Oxfordshire site. Siemens Magnet Technology (SMT) is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of superconducting magnetic resonance imaging magnets for medical applications. More than 30 percent of the MRI scanners installed in hospitals worldwide have at their heart a Siemens superconducting magnet.

You will be developing technology solutions in areas of superconductivity, cryogenics and electromagnetics to enable the design of new generation superconducting magnets for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. You will both, personally develop new technologies, and supervise external development programmes. You will also work with development teams in the design of new products, and provide technical support for the manufacture and servicing of existing products.

What are my responsibilities?

· Design, develop and run technology development programmes in superconductivity, cryogenics and electromagnetics.
· Collaborate with universities & research institutions, supervising external research programmes.
· Identify and research future technology areas, and make business proposals for their development. Contribute to the maintenance of technology roadmaps.
· Monitor and report technical and financial progress on development projects.
· Monitor technical and Intellectual Property publications and advise the business on opportunities or threats.
· Provide clear reporting of results, both written and presented.
· Support other areas of the business – manufacturing, service, management on technical issues related to your specialist area.
· Contribute to product development through your technical expertise.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

Essential requirements are;

· Postgraduate experience in experimental development in an engineering or physical science.
· Knowledge of areas related to cryogenics, superconductivity or electromagnetics.
· Be self-motivated and able to generate novel solutions to new challenges.

It would be an advantage to be able to;

· Use analytical and/or computational methods to support experimental development.
· Have experience of instrumentation control, e.g. Labview.

Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and pension. Through our flexible benefits scheme you can select benefits that suit your lifestyle, including private healthcare.

Siemens MR Magnet Technology (SMT) is a leading manufacturer with a proven capability to incorporate the quality aspects of volume production into innovative magnet designs for MRI (Magnet Resonance Imaging). The company employs just over 400 staff at its facility in Eynsham, Oxfordshire. MRI has become accepted as the leading diagnostic imaging modality, since its introduction in the early 1980's, and MR MT has contributed to this by supplying the majority of the superconducting magnets installed to date.

We at Siemens Healthineers are committed to helping healthcare providers globally to succeed in today’s dynamic environment. We are inspired to transform the way things are done – because we want what is best for our people, our customers and ultimately the health of mankind.

While we are invested in engineering excellence – leading-edge medical technologies and services, we don’t stop there. We’re also deeply invested in our 46.000 people with the hearts of pioneers and minds of engineers, highly committed and connected in this industry. And as we strive to shape the future of healthcare, our overall success will depend on our ability to continuously reinvent ourselves.

In order to push the boundaries in our exciting and challenging industry, our shared sense of common purpose guides our decisions and day-to-day work. We work in a flexible and dynamic environment that allows for our own priorities. And while we respect each other’s individuality, we are proud of the high level of team spirit we share.

Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the UK’s major challenges. Siemens has a significant presence throughout the UK, with 13 manufacturing sites and more than 25 major offices. Today the company employs over 13,760 people in the UK, including about 5,000 in the manufacturing sector. Last year’s revenues were £3.36 billion. Electrification, automation and digitalization are the long-term growth fields of Siemens. In order to take full advantage of the market potential in these fields, our businesses are bundled into nine divisions and healthcare as a separately managed business.

Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and pension. Through our flexible benefits scheme you can select benefits that best suit your lifestyle, including private healthcare.

How do I apply?

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?

Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.

If you are appointed in to this role you will receive standard Siemens terms, conditions and benefits.