Proton Therapy Field Service Engineer - On Site, Manchester

Together, we can beat cancer.

At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you. 

See our Proton Solutions portfolio here: Proton Therapy | Varian

***This role is based on site at a customer site in Manchester***

Scope of responsibilities

• Providing highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site operation, corrective and preventive maintenance of a proton therapy equipment and ancillary devices

• Controlling and ensuring that Proton Therapy (PT) device is performing according to specification

• Reporting and documenting, key performance indicator on PT devices

• Troubleshooting, corrective and preventive maintenance

• Working on highly complex installation system in Proton Therapy, including CT Scan and Radiology technology devices, directly on the customer site and no daily travelling will be required

• Assisting the customer with Vacuum technology, motion control and robotics

• Acting as a trainer to the customer personnel on the Varian Product

• Working in small team requiring a minimum of supervision

• May be required to specialise in specific technical areas and have some level of cross-functional and overall system knowledge

• Preparing detailed records of installation and upgrade work performed into company information systems to ensure accurate updated customer installation information is available to other Varian Medical Systems functions

• Maintaining a high degree of professional knowledge and safety consciousness according to VMS guidelines in order to perform activities under the safest working conditions

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience within automation, or medical device industry

• Profound knowledge in electronic and in mechanic, preferably 3 to 5 years dedicated experience

• Strong hardware and software technical experience

• Electrical engineering or IT or Mechanical background – Electronic or complex IT and software environment

• Willingness to work in a rotating shift pattern and during irregular working hours 

• Demonstrates a customer focused attitude

• Articulate and skilled in interpersonal communication

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

• Familiar with business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Other Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Preferred experience with proton systems

• Strong interest in new technology and learning new systems – continuous learning curve

• Sound computer usage and debugging skills

• Knowledge of networks and networking techniques

• Solid understanding of imaging systems

• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired

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