Siemens Healthineers - OxfordWorld leader in the design and manufacture of superconducting magnetic resonance imaging magnets for medical applications 

At Siemens Healthineers, we take enormous pride in developing truly innovative technology to produce superconducting magnet solutions of exceptional quality. We are committed to continuously improving our performance. Individually and as a team, we recognise the vital contribution we make in creating medical equipment that transforms healthcare and the lives of people across the globe.

Situated a short drive from central Oxford, Siemens Healthineers Magnet Technology is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of superconducting magnets for MRI. With over 20,000 sq mtrs of design and manufacturing space and over 630 employees, we produce superconducting magnets from 0.55T to Ultra High Field 7T to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare for everyone, everywhere, sustainably.

Our history

Siemens Healthineers Magnet Technology, formerly known as Oxford Instruments where the world's first superconducting whole body MRI magnet was created. Since then, the employees of Siemens Healthineers Magnet Technology have been proud to see so many accomplishments made throughout the years:

  • 1959: Sir Martin Wood and Lady Audrey Wood founded Oxford Instruments.
  • 1982: Oxford Magnet Technology formed, Osney Mead.
  • 1984: Moved to Wharf Road. 
  • 1984: Unistat - first volume product (unshielded).
  • 1990: Wharf Road extension, phase 2 completed.
  • 1991: OR32 1.5T - early actively shielded magnet.
  • 1997: Developed the world's first 3T actively shielded magnet.
  • 1997: OR70 1.5T - first MR system with 'fancy' covers.
  • 1998: OR92 3T - dedicated head scanner.
  • 2000: Developed the world's first 4T actively shielded magnet and developed the world's shortest 1.5T MRI magnet.
  • 2001: OR64 3T - first commercial volume 3T high end, gold standard magnet.
  • 2002: OR100 0.6T - superconducting C shape magnet
  • 2003: Wholly owned Siemens business Wharf Road extension, phase 3 completed.
  • 2004: OR122 1.5T - shortest whole body system.
  • 2004: OR76 1.5T - reverse polarity coils
  • 2006: 10,000th magnet shipped.
  • 2007: AX60 1.5T - first jointly designed production magnet (SSMR).
  • 2008: OR97 3T - first zero helium loss 3T magnet.
  • 2010: Best Factory Awards Winners: Most improved Plant and Innovation (Process and Design). IMechE Manufacturing Excellence Award: Award for Product Innovation.
  • 2012: Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation. Best Factory Awards Winners: Best Engineering Plant, Supply Chain Award and Innovation Award. Highly Commended for Skills Development Award.
  • 2013: OR65 3T - taking the gold standard 3T to another level with zero helium loss.
  • 2013: 5* Environment Award from British Safety Council (first Siemens UK business to receive award).
  • 2015: OR107 7T - first 7T using Siemens designed magnet, so light it could be flown - first installation at Erlangen Hospital.
  • 2015: 20,000th magnet shipped.
  • 2015: Best Factory Awards Winners: Overall Best Factory UK
  • 2016: Developed the first 7T MRI scanner suitable for clinical use.
  • 2016: Runner-up of the MacRobert Award 2016 for outstanding engineering innovation.
  • 2017: OR125 3T - first serially bonded magnet.
  • 2021: OR132 0.55T - first magnet using DryCool technology.
  • 2021: EuroMinnies Award Winner for Best New Radiology Device. Reddot Winner for Product Design.
  • 2022: 30,000th magnet shipped.
  • 2023: OR107 7T magnet shipped.
  • 2024: 40th anniversary of design and manufacturing superconducting magnets at Wharf Road. 
  • 2024: OR135 1.5T - further enhancing our DryCool technology portfolio. 

Careers

Get a glimpse into life at Magnet Technology.

A career at Siemens Healthineers in Oxford means you'll be helping to develop truly innovative technology to produce superconducting magnet solutions of exceptional quality. Individually and as a team, we recognise the vital contribution we make in creating medical equipment that transforms healthcare and the lives of people across the globe.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsiblity

Siemens Healthineers Magnet Technology currently supports Oxfordshire MIND as its nominated charity, voted for by employees. This incredible charity fits well with our focus on both mental and physical health, with the added benefit of it being a local charity, within the Oxfordshire community. 

We look forward to working with Oxfordshire MIND, supporting them through organised charity events, both internally within the business and through our employees taking on challenges individually and as teams to raise money and support this charity. 

We also continue to sponsor the annual Oxford Science Festival in central Oxford and the annual Siemens Healthineers Wytham Woods 10k Run. This along with numerous STEM and support events to our local schools in Eynsham (Bartholomew School and Eynsham Primary School) mean there is plenty of choice for our employees to use their 2 volunteering days a year to a good cause.

Green Team

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Our mission is to drive sustainable thinking and change at Siemens Healthineers Magnet Technology through community collaboration with initiatives focussed on Green Space, Green Culture and Green Operations.

Current Projects

Events, education and a monthly newsletter celebrating sustainability successes. On Earth Day 2024 we launched the first Siemens Healthineers Magnet Technology Green Week and The Greener Life Challenge, encouraging colleagues to make a difference together.

Green Space

Starting a community garden space and facilitating biodiversity volunteering with local partners.

Green Operations

A cross-functional sustainability working group, focussed on resource preservation topics.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

location

Wharf Road
Eynsham
Oxon
OX29 4BP

Google Maps directions

01865 880880

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