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Proton Therapy Control Room Engineer (Shift-Based Role)
This is a unique opportunity to work in a highly advanced Proton Therapy environment, supporting clinical treatments that directly impact patient outcomes. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring complex systems perform safely, reliably, and to specification—often when it matters most.
Please note: This role operates on a rotating shift pattern (Early, Late, Nights) with occasional weekend work.
The Role
Working in a Control Room environment, you will provide operational and technical support during clinical treatment, ensuring any equipment issues are identified and resolved quickly and safely.
Key Responsibilities
Operational support in a Control Room environment, monitoring and resolving equipment issues during Clinical Treatment
Completing corrective and preventative maintenance, primarily out of hours
Accurate record keeping in line with Medical Device Quality Processes
Scope of Responsibilities
Provide monitoring and immediate response in support of the customer during clinical use of the Proton Therapy (PT) System
Carry out troubleshooting, corrective and preventive maintenance
Ensure the performance of the PT System meets specifications
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities and system performance
Contribute to fault investigations and ongoing system improvements
Shift Pattern
Rotating 8‑hour shifts (Early, Late, Nights)
Occasional weekend work
Preferred Skills & Experience
Good knowledge of electrical, electronic and mechanical systems
2–4 years’ experience in a regulated service role (preferred)
Technical experience, or willingness to learn, in the following areas:
Mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems interfacing to Beckhoff and Siemens S7 PLCs
(drives, encoders, safety systems)
Vacuum Systems
DC Magnet Power Supplies and Switching up to 1250A
RF High Power Solid State Amplifiers (150kW)
Cooling Water and Cryogenic Systems
Robotics (Kuka KRC4)
X‑ray Systems
Fault finding and troubleshooting
Willingness to work a rotating shift pattern, including nights and occasional weekends
Proficient in written and spoken English
Comfortable working at heights and in awkward spaces
Capable of lifting 16–20kg, in line with HSE manual handling at work guidance
Other Desired Skills & Knowledge
Familiarity with business tools such as:
SAP
SalesForce Unity
E‑mail
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of radiotherapy solutions and radiological safety
Knowledge of networks and networking techniques
Why This Role?
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