Manager, Subsystem Engineering, Beam Generation & Monitoring

Siemens Healthineers AG; Palo Alto (CA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 247.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Descripción de la vacante

Siemens Healthineers AG in Palo Alto seeks an experienced engineering leader to manage the BGM Subsystem Engineering team. You will oversee subsystem architecture, servo-control algorithms, and lifecycle stewardship for radiation therapy products.

You will coordinate across product groups, manufacturing, quality, service, and supply chain, driving cross-functional execution in a regulated environment. A strong background in MRI/beam modulation systems is a plus.

Formación

• Master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant engineering or physical science field.
• Minimum 5 years of people-management and leadership experience.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in complex systems.
• Strong background in systems engineering, integration, and product development.
• Experience with medical devices or regulated products is preferred.
• Familiarity with risk management and regulated development processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team and align priorities with product needs.
• Own BGM subsystem architecture, verification, and lifecycle stewardship across teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with manufacturing, quality, service, and supply chain.
• Drive system-level design, troubleshooting, and structured problem solving.
• Represent BGM in cross-functional forums and resolve complex issues.

Conocimientos

Systems engineering

Subsystem integration

Team leadership

Regulated product development

Risk management

Cross-functional liaison

Educación

Master’s or doctoral degree in engineering/physics

Descripción del empleo

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.

Lead the BGM Subsystem Engineering team responsible for subsystem architecture and integration, servo-control algorithms, requirements, verification and validation, structured problem solving, technical project execution, and lifecycle stewardship for complex radiation therapy products.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage the Subsystem Engineering team within our Beam Generation & Monitoring (BGM) Group. The team serves as the technical integrator for the Radiation Producing subsystem and is responsible for subsystem architecture, servo-control algorithms, requirements and specifications management, verification, technical problem resolution, project execution, and lifecycle stewardship. It also provides the primary integration interface among product groups, functional engineering teams, manufacturing, quality, service, and supply chain organizations.

The successful candidate will combine strong engineering expertise with a demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, coordinate cross-functional activities, and drive execution in a complex product environment. The role requires broad knowledge of servo-control algorithms, microwave engineering, radiation physics, high-voltage pulsed-power engineering, thermal and materials science, and general electrical and mechanical design principles. This knowledge must be supported by hands‑on experience in system-level design, troubleshooting, and structured problem solving. Experience delivering products in a regulated environment and familiarity with product lifecycle management are also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Align priorities, resources, and technical objectives with business and product needs.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

System Integration & Technical Leadership

• Own BGM subsystem engineering across new product development and continuing engineering. Support sustaining engineering activities.
• Lead development and improvement of BGM servo, control, and interlock algorithms.
• Lead subsystem integration of hardware, firmware, software, controls, and interfaces.
• Align subsystem architecture with product requirements and system objectives.
• Resolve complex cross‑functional issues affecting performance, reliability, manufacturability, or serviceability.

Requirements, Specifications & Validation

• Oversee component and interface requirements and specifications.
• Support design reviews and risk assessments.
• Support subsystem testing and verification
• Ensure rigorous investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.

Technical Operations & Cross-Functional Liaison

• Direct resolution of QSR-related technical concerns.
• Connect stakeholders with the appropriate BGM subject matter experts.
• Represent BGM across product groups and cross‑functional teams.

Situational Awareness

• Monitor field reliability, including interlock trends, component survival, and Pareto analyses.
• Prioritize reliability improvements using data.
• Partner with supply chain teams to identify sourcing and obsolescence risks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s or doctoral degree in systems engineering, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least five years of people‑management and leadership experience.
• At least eight years of engineering experience developing complex technical systems.
• Strong background in systems engineering, subsystem integration, and product development.
• Experience with medical devices, radiation therapy systems, accelerators, high‑voltage systems, industrial equipment, or other regulated products.
• Familiarity with system risk management, reliability engineering, and regulated product‑development processes.

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:

$179,740 - $247,148

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

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