Sr. Scientist - CZT Detector Systems & Integration Engineer

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Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

We are seeking a Sr Scientist CZT (Cadmium Zinc Telluride) Detector Systems & Integration Engineer to lead the hands-on execution and system-level integration of CZT-based detector technologies supporting SPECT image formation. This role bridges detector physics, electronics, calibration, and image formation, ensuring reliable, scalable hardware and software integration across prototypes and production-intent systems.

This position is based in Hoffman Estates, IL, with a competitive relocation package available for qualified out-of-state candidates.
** You are responsible for:
*** 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.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** 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.
** Who we are**:
We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.
** How we work:
** When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare.

For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page .The base pay range for this position is:$131,910 - $181,379

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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.
** Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
** Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and…