Thermal-Fluids/Cryogenic Design Engineer

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.Your Role: 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. You’re the right fit if: 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. How we work togetherWe 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 roleAbout PhilipsWe are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others. Learn more about our business. Discover our rich and exciting history. Learn more about our purpose. Learn more about our culture. Philips Transparency DetailsThe pay range for this position in Latham, NY is $102,000 to $163,000.00.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 InformationUS 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.#LI-PH1It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran

Created: 2026-03-04