Installation Engineer - Linear Accelerators - N/NE - Field/Travel

591x Varian Medical Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers seeks a field service professional to perform on-site installation and service of complex imaging and accelerator systems across customer sites in the United States. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, ensuring safety and adherence to technical guidelines.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, customer-focused communication, and willingness to travel up to required days per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related experience; additional degree preferred.
• Electrical and electro‑mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Proficient with test equipment used for verification and calibration of electronic systems.
• Basic networking skills to integrate machinery onto customer server.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site installation and service for linear accelerators and imaging systems.
• Check operational quality of system equipment.
• Instruct customers on operation and maintenance of the system.
• Serve as liaison with customers on administrative and technical matters.
• Travel to customer sites; troubleshoot and repair equipment per guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Electrical engineering

Networking basics

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Test equipment calibration

PC-based systems

RF energy devices

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. Fighting cancer calls for big ideas. We envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day. That's why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror of our patient‑base, which allows us to innovate. Big ideas come from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective will help to power more victories over cancer.

What you will do:

• Provide highly visible customer support through the performance of on‑site installation of linear accelerators and imaging systems, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Check out and approve operational quality of system equipment.
• Instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of the system.
• Serve as company liaison with customer on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects.
• Interprets customers’ needs and assists in and facilitates resolution regardless of whose job the responsibility falls under.
• This job may include any aspect of field support, and is not limited to system hardware and software, PCs, and networking/wireless networking Installs and upgrades.
• This includes support of a wide range of company products according to technical documentation and company guidelines to ensure that customer’s equipment operates properly.
• Demonstrate to customer equipment operation and specification according to Customer Acceptance Procedure (CAP).
• Advise customers in ordering spare parts or on service request such as emergency and contractual services to ensure customers can operate their VMS equipment according to technical and safety guidelines.
• Advise customers on where to find Customer Technical Bulletins and why they are important.
• Input detailed records of installation and upgrade work performed into company information systems to ensure accurate updated customer installation information is available to other VMS functions.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and safety according to VMS guidelines and customer regulations in order to perform activities under the safest working conditions.
• Perform parts inventory and ordering for assigned installation, including replenishing spare parts kit, short shipment and return consigned parts appropriately and in a timely manner per procedure as necessary for each install.
• Maintain technical documentation regarding operating characteristics, design factors, technical performance and development of products to improve installation efficiency.
• Report by means of FSR’s, time sheets, expense reports, etc. regularly to ensure accurate company statistical data on customer‑oriented activities is available.
• Complete all required installation documentation that pertains to the job being completed and update all requested and/or required data for data tracking purposes.
• Use prescribed problem‑resolution escalation procedures and request technical assistance when necessary in a timely manner.

What you will have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years related experience or Associates or bachelor’s degree in related program preferred.
• Knowledge of and professional experience with electronic and electro‑mechanical engineering, RF Energy producing devices and electronic cooling systems.
• Proficient in the use of Test Equipment used for verification and calibration of electronic equipment.
• Close to airport.
• Basic networking skills in order to integrate the machine onto the customer server.
• Knowledge of and professional technical experience with PC based systems.
• Customer focused attitude.
• Articulate and skilled in interpersonal communication.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• To be eligible for employment, applicants must hold a valid driver’s license in the state they reside and may not have any prior DUI/DWI convictions or pending DUI/DWI charges or other serious moving violations (unless such a restriction is prohibited by state/local law).

What will set you apart:

• Experience with RF Energy producing devices and electronic cooling systems.
• Advanced knowledge of networks and networking techniques.
• Basic computer usage and debugging skills.
• Basic understanding of imaging systems.
• Desire to build a career and develop robust skill sets.
• Reside within 1 hour of a major airport in U.S. in Zone Location.
• Ability to TRAVEL for 10 Days and then have 4 days off throughout the year.
• Overtime and Shift Diff provided.
• Company vehicle provided – Can be used for Personal Use: This role is governed by our Fleet Safety Policy.

Salary / Benefits:

• Salary: $50,210 - 70,000
• Overtime
• Differential
• Bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401K Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement

Vendor Credentialing Requirements:

• Proof of valid identification (photo, driver’s license or passport).
• Criminal background checks.
• Drug screens.
• Immunizations (Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Tetanus).
• Annual TB testing.
• Healthcare trainings.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantitive Action 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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