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

591x Varian Medical Systems, Inc.; Pennsylvania; 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 and short-term disability

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is hiring a Proton Therapy Field Service Engineer to maintain and support the Proton Therapy System at on-site locations, with responsibilities spanning safety, maintenance, and customer liaison. The role requires travel, credentialing, and rigorous training to stay compliant with FDA guidelines.

The position offers an on-site work model, competitive base pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years of relevant high-tech industry experience
• Ability to work at heights above 20 feet and in cramped spaces
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) with a customer-focused attitude
• Ability to troubleshoot using technical drawings and root-cause methodologies
• Proficient with mechanical tools: torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, drills; electrical tools: DMM, oscilloscope; soldering

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional knowledge and safety per Varian/SHS guidelines
• Provide visible customer support and assist operation of the system
• Liaise with the customer on technical/administrative matters
• Perform on-site quality checks and planned maintenance
• Provide accurate field service reports
• Complete required service bulletins and upgrades on time
• Meet FDA compliance through required training and certifications
• Use internal software (Office, SAP, Salesforce, Siemens PLC GUI, Varian tools)
• Support other field service roles as needed
• Meet vendor credentialing requirements for client site access

Skills

Fluency in English

Troubleshooting

Safety consciousness

Ability to work at heights

Root cause analysis

Mechanical tools

Electrical tools

Soldering

Computer networking basics

High-tech industry experience

Customer-focused

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technologies

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Siemens PLC GUI

Varian Treatment Control

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.

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.

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.

Vendor Credentialing Requirements (varied 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)

Shift Schedule:

• 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 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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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Reasonable Accommodations

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