Application Engineer

Varex Imaging Corporation; Espoo; On-site; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in X-ray imaging solutions is seeking an Applications Engineer in Espoo, Finland. This role focuses on supporting OEM customers in integrating photon counting detector technologies within CT systems. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. The position includes opportunities for travel and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Global collaboration opportunities

Individual training and development

Participation in a Bonus Plan

Local benefits and perks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in applications engineering, preferably in CT or CT detector service/engineering.
• Strong understanding of medical imaging-CT principles and detector physics.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized support for customers integrating photon counting detector components into CT systems.
• Collaborate with R&D and product management to define and refine specifications for PCCT components.
• Create and maintain technical documentation tailored to PCCT applications.

Skills

Applications engineering

CT imaging principles

Detector physics

Customer communication

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

High-speed data acquisition systems

Semiconductor detectors

Job description

Join Varex Imaging, a global leader in X-ray imaging solutions, as we drive innovation in medical, industrial, and security imaging worldwide. With our cutting-edge products, advanced software, and a presence in over 25 locations worldwide, we're developing the industry forward at full speed.

Now we are seeking a skilled and driven Applications Engineer to support our teams in Espoo, Finland and in Danderyd, Sweden, that are working with advanced detector technologies used in Photon Counting CT systems.

This role is critical in enabling our OEM customers to successfully integrate and optimize our detector components within next-generation CT imaging platforms. You will serve as a technical liaison between our product teams and customers, ensuring high-performance implementation of photon counting technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support & Integration

• Provide specialized support for customers integrating photon counting detector components into CT systems.
• Assist in system-level troubleshooting, calibration, and performance optimization specific to PCCT architectures.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering solutions.

Product Development & Customization

• Collaborate with R&D and product management to define and refine specifications for PCCT components.
• Support validation and testing of new photon counting detector designs.
• Participate in prototype evaluations and field trials with a focus on photon counting performance metrics.

Documentation & Training:

• Create and maintain technical documentation tailored to PCCT applications, including integration guides and performance tuning manuals.
• Conduct training sessions for internal teams and customers.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and quality teams to ensure customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
• Provide feedback to engineering teams on real-world performance and reliability of components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in applications engineering, preferably in CT or CT detector service/engineering.
• Strong understanding of medical imaging-CT principles and detector physics.
• Experience with semiconductor detectors, ASICs, and high-speed data acquisition systems.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events.

What we offer

• A unique opportunity to grow as an expert in the X-ray imaging field with a team in which every person makes a difference
• An international working environment and global collaboration opportunities.
• Individual training and development opportunities
• A compensation package including participation in our Bonus Plan
• Local benefits and perks

Next Steps

If you're interested and your background aligns with this role, our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to you. Following confirmation of a match, you'll meet with the hiring manager, and Team Lead. This meeting will provide valuable insights into our company and allow you to ask any questions you may have. Ready to shape the future of X-ray imaging and make an impact in the industry?

Apply now and submit your application (and preferably salary request) via our recruitment portal on Workday. We eagerly await your submission and look forward to the possibility of working together.

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Read more about us: https://www.vareximaging.com/photon-counting/

Varex Imaging, headquartered in Salt Lake City, USA, is a leading innovator, developer, and manufacturer of X-ray imaging component solutions, which includes X-ray tubes, digital flat panel detectors, software, and other key components of X-ray imaging systems. With a 70+ year history of successful innovation, you will find our components in numerous medical, industrial, and security imaging applications worldwide.

Across the world, our more than 2,200 employees are committed to supporting our mission in making the invisible visible.