On Site Engineer - Proton Therapy

Siemens Healthineers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Manchester is seeking a skilled technician to support Proton Therapy systems. The role includes operational support during clinical treatments, troubleshooting, and completing maintenance tasks. Candidates should have a good knowledge of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems, alongside experience in regulated service roles. This position requires shift work, including nights and weekends, and candidates must be comfortable working at heights and capable of lifting weights as per guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years in a regulated service role preferred.
• Willingness to learn about complex systems.
• Familiar with radiotherapy solutions and radiological safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support in a Control Room environment.
• Perform maintenance tasks on Proton Therapy systems.
• Record keeping aligned to Medical Device Quality Processes.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical systems

Troubleshooting skills

Proficient in written and spoken English

Comfortable working at heights

Ability to lift 16-20KG

Tools

SAP

SalesForce Unity

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Completes technical-oriented service tasks of various scopes and supports in planning and managing these tasks.

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, aligned to Medical Device Quality Processes

This role requires Shift Work, nominally 8-hour shifts (Early, Late, Nights) with occasional weekend work.

Proton Therapy Scope of responsibilities

• Provide monitoring and immediate response in support of the customer during clinical use of the Proton Therapy (PT) System
• Troubleshooting, corrective and preventive maintenance
• Ensuring the performance of the PT System meets specifications
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance and performance of the PT System
• Contribute to fault investigations and system improvements

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Good knowledge of electrical, electronic and mechanical systems, preferably 2 to 4 years in a regulated service role
• Technical experience, or willingness to learn about:
• 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 Amplifier (150kW)
• Cooling Water and Cryo Systems
• Robotics (Kuka KRC4)
• Xray Systems
• Fault finding and troubleshooting
• Willingness to work in a rotating shift pattern including nights and occasional weekends
• Proficient in both written and spoken English
• Comfortable working at heights and in awkward spaces
• Capable of lifting 16-20KG in accordance with HSE manual handling at work guidance

Other Desired Skills And Knowledge

• Familiar 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

Company Information

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 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.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.