Field Service Engineer (Proton Therapy) - New York, NY

Siemens Healthineers in; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Proton Therapy) to support New York sites, ensuring on-site operation, maintenance and performance of the Proton Therapy System. You will provide high-visibility customer support and coordination with the customer on technical matters, with up to 85% travel to multiple Proton Therapy sites.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, fluency in English, and strong customer focus; adapt to shifts and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technologies or 2 years of relevant experience
• English fluency in written and spoken form
• Customer-focused attitude and safety awareness
• Ability to troubleshoot using technical drawings and root-cause analysis

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional knowledge and safety per Varian/SHS guidelines
• Provide highly visible customer support and assist operation of the system
• Liaise with customer on technical/administrative matters
• Perform operational quality checks including planned maintenance
• Provide accurate, detailed field service reports
• Complete service bulletins and upgrades on time
• Complete required training and certifications to maintain FDA compliance
• Proficient with internal software: MS Office, SAP, Salesforce, PLC GUI andVarian control apps
• Support other field service roles (Site Safety Coordinator, Inventory Controller)
• Meet Vendor Credentialing requirements for client site access

Skills

Fluency in English

Customer-focused attitude

Troubleshoot with drawings

Safety-conscious

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technologies

Tools

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Soldering

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Proton Therapy) - New York, NY (Finance)

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.

Varian Proton Therapy Field Service Engineers provide highly visible customer support with a customer site dedicated team and is responsible for the overall on-site operation, maintenance and performance of the Proton Therapy System. As a Floating Field Service Engineer, you will provide support to multiple sites as needed with the New York, NY site as your primary work location.

Varian Proton Therapy Systems utilize the following subsystems:

• High Vacuum
• Cryogenics and Superconducting Magnets
• High Voltage applications, AC and DC
• RF Power Delivery System
• X-ray with Computed Tomography
• Industrial Robots and Motion Control
• Industrial PLC Controls
• Radiation Dosimetry

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Maintain a high degree of professional knowledge and safety consciousness according to Varian/SHS guidelines to perform activities under the safest working conditions.
• Provide highly visible customer support including assisting our customer in the operation of the system.
• Serve as a company liaison with the customer on technical and/or administrative matters.
• Perform all operational quality checks including planned maintenance in a timely manner.
• Providing accurate, detailed and concise field service reports
• Complete required assignments, Service Technical Bulletins and Upgrades in a timely manner.
• Complete mandatory training assignments and certifications on time to maintain FDA compliance.
• Become proficient in the use of internal software applications for both the business and Proton System such as Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Salesforce, Siemens PLC GUI and Varian Treatment Control applications.
• Be responsible for and/or support other field service site roles such as Site Safety Coordinator, Spare Parts Inventory Controller or Radiation Safety Coordinator.
• Meet all Vendor Credentialing requirements necessary to gain VMS client site access, unless prohibited by law.
  • These requirements vary by client and may include, but are not limited to: Proof of valid identification (photo, driver's license, SSN) Criminal background checks, Drug screens, Immunizations (Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Tetanus), Annual TB testing, Healthcare trainings (provided by Varian)

• This Position requires you to be available on a short notice to travel to other Proton Therapy sites and work on one of the following types of shifts, depending on the location
  • 1st, 2nd or 3rd, 8 hrs./day
  • Compressed Work Schedule, 10 or 12 hrs./day or night, 3 or 4 days/nights per week
  • Rotating Weekends
• Up to 85% Travel can be expected

Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge

• Associate's degree in an Engineering Technologies field of study OR 2 Years of prior applicable experience in military or high tech industry
• Must be able to occasionally work at heights above 20 feet or in cramped spaces
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Must have a customer focused attitude
• Ability to troubleshoot by utilizing technical drawings and employment of root cause methodologies
• All candidates are expected to demonstrate intermediate level of knowledge in the proper use of the following tooling:
  • Mechanical: Torque Wrenches; Precision Gauges & Levels; Vernier Scales, Calipers and Micrometers; Drills, Saws, Taps and Dies; Lubrication and Adhesives
  • Electrical: Digital Multi-Meter, Oscilloscopes, Circuit/Component tooling; Soldering

Other Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Fluency in German, written and spoken
• Fundamental knowledge of computer and network systems
• Previous experience in either a High Tech industry or Military technical support roles

Note

Candidate must live within close proximity or be willing to relocate to New York, NY. This is an on-site position that requires onsite work at local customer locations.

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 and/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.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.

The base pay range for this position is:

$69,890 - $96,096

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

Position must have full access to Siemens Healthineers' client sites to perform the essential functions of this position. Many clients require Siemens Healthineers employees and representatives to meet certain Vendor Credentialing requirements before they will be allowed to have access to their sites. Unless prohibited by law, position must meet all Vendor Credentialing requirements necessary to have full client access and must continue to meet those requirements during the course of employment in this position. These requirements vary by client and may include, but are not limited to: Proof of valid identification (photo, driver's license, SSN) Criminal background checks Drug screens Immunizations (COVID-19, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Tetanus) Annual TB testing Healthcare training.

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Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affiant Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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