Siemens Healthineers · 15 hours ago
Sr. Scientist - CZT Detector Systems & Integration Engineer
Hoffman Estates, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $181K/yrSiemens Healthineers is a leader in medical technology, dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. They are seeking a Sr Scientist CZT Detector Systems & Integration Engineer to lead the integration of CZT-based detector technologies, ensuring reliable hardware and software integration for SPECT image formation.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Integrating (Cadmium Zinc Telluride) CZT detector modules with front-end electronics, readout/DAQ systems, mechanical assemblies, and thermal structures to enable end-to-end system functionality
Supporting system-level alignment, grounding, shielding, and EMC requirements to ensure stable and compliant detector performance
Assembling, debugging, and testing prototype systems while troubleshooting complex issues across detector physics, electronics, calibration, and mechanical integration
Supporting energy calibration, charge-sharing correction, and stability characterization through data analysis and close collaboration with calibration and image formation teams
Serving as the technical integration interface across physics, electronics, calibration, and image formation teams to maintain system-wide consistency and alignment
Documenting procedures, test configurations, and lessons learned while contributing to design guidelines, standards, and best practices that support scalability and long-term sustainability
Qualification
Required
MSc or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
Hands-on experience with semiconductor radiation detectors (CZT strongly preferred), including system integration, lab prototyping, and debugging
Working knowledge of front-end electronics, data acquisition (DAQ), calibration methods, and performance characterization
Strong experimental skills with a proven ability to troubleshoot complex, interdisciplinary system issues
Comfortable translating theory into practical, working hardware
Pragmatic, detail-oriented, and execution-focused
Effective communicator across physics, engineering, and software disciplines
Able to work independently while providing critical technical support to senior engineers and leaders
Willing to engage with legacy systems while supporting next-generation platform development
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid parking/public transportation
Paid time off
Paid sick and safe time
Company
Siemens Healthineers
Siemens Healthineers is a healthcare technology company that provides diagnostic and therapeutic products and services. It is a sub-organization of Siemens.
Founded in 1847
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.76BKey Investors
Ontario Together Fund
2021-05-25Grant· $2.5M
2021-03-25Post Ipo Equity· $2.76B
2018-03-16IPO
Leadership Team
Enno Nehrbass
SVP / Head of Strategy & Collaboration Mgmt Diagnostic Imaging
Sebastian Kronmueller
Vice President, Head of Strategy & Business Development - Laboratory Diagnostics
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