MRI Electronics Engineer

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Salary Range

$79,700.00 - $

Overview Reporting to the Vice Chair for Research Affairs, the MRI Electronics Engineer will be a part of a vibrant team of scientists and engineers in Yale’s world-renowned MR imaging center. The MR Center is a long established interdepartmental and interdisciplinary research laboratory that provides state-of-the-art MR equipment, infrastructure, and expertise for the development and application of MRI and MRS methodology in biomedical research.

Research is focused on the development of novel low cost MRI systems. Clinical applications targeted include spine, liver, cardiac, prostate and breast imaging. We are looking for an experienced MRI electronics engineer with expertise in console design and construction. The ideal candidate will have experience with MRI systems, pulse sequences, circuit board design, FPGA programming through Verilog or equivalent and construction of integrated electronics.

This position will be tasked with assembling controllers for RF, gradients, and data acquisition boards across multiple channels. Additional duties will be assigned as needed. You will collaborate with a team of engineers on the construction of a novel low-cost MRI device in an environment where creative problem solving is encouraged. As an academic environment, we are committed to encouraging your professional and intellectual growth, supporting professional development, conference attendance, and evolution into future projects.

The work will be in-person, onsite, at the Yale MRRC, 300 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Proven experience with MRI or the design of controller boards for other applications.
2. Excellent team player, ability to collaborate, and communicate effectively in a team setting.
3. Proficient in integration of multiple design elements in completing a system application.
4. Demonstrated track record of strong problem-solving abilities.
5. Ability to keep on track and meet deadlines, provide feedback on process, yielding high productivity.

Principal Responsibilities

• Manages research support for research and clinical needs.
  2. Contributes to defining the direction of research design.
  3. Prepares project designs and determines cost estimates.
  4. Directs and manages research support services for University-wide research.
  5. Meets with clients and evaluates problems and defines scope of projects. Discusses and negotiates project designs and costs with prospective clients.
  6. Determines and develops material specifications and purchases.
  7. Assigns design projects to staff.
  8. Ensures technical effectiveness and manages departmental operation for research support services.
  9. Monitors project schedules and assigns billing charges. 10. Ensures the quality of the design of research instruments. 11. Consults with research committees on research instrument designs. 12. Develops and monitors department budget. 13. Administers and oversees short and long term department goals. 14. May perform other duties as assigned. Required
  
  Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in a related field and seven years of related experience in a research development facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check…