Service Engineer

IBA Worldwide; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Medical/Dental/Vision subsidies

Health Savings Accounts contributions

Wellness incentives

401(k) match

Parental Leave

Job summary

IBA Worldwide in Seattle, WA seeks a skilled Electrical/Mechanical Engineer to operate and maintain the Proton Therapy System (PTS). You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and support system testing across global sites, ensuring optimal performance and safety for patients.

The role requires collaboration with leadership and clinical teams in a fast-paced environment. Join a mission-driven team advancing cancer care with cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering (Electronics, Electro-mechanics or Mechanics), or Physics.
• Ability to troubleshoot large systems.
• Ability to work autonomously on well-defined tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and deploy the Proton Therapy System (PTS) for various customer needs.
• Troubleshoot PTS equipment including electrical, mechanical, and software problems.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and system upgrades.
• Communicate system status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support PTS hardware and software testing and site activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting large systems

Autonomous worker

Team collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Engineering or Physics

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Requisition ID: 4568

Location: Seattle, WA, US

Work regime: Full-Time

Kind of contract: Open Ended Contract

Life at IBA

At IBA, we’re not just building technology - we’re shaping the future of Cancer care. Headquartered in Belgium and powered by over 2,200 passionate professionals worldwide, our mission is simple yet profound:Protect, Enhance, and Save lives.

For almost 40 years, we’ve been at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting‑edge equipment and software for diagnostics, Cancer treatment, and industrial applications. As the global leader in Proton Therapy, we’ve helped treat over 140,000 patients and deployed more than 700 particle accelerators across the globe.

• Proton Therapy– delivering next‑generation precision treatment
• Radiopharmaceuticals– supporting oncology care with premium services and equipment
• Dosimetry– ensuring safety and quality in medical equipment
• Industrial Accelerators– advancing technology for medical and industrial use

Joining IBA means becoming part of a team that dares to push boundaries. We collaborate with the world’s top oncologists, engineers, and scientists to deliver life‑changing solutions. If you’re driven by purpose and eager to make a real impact, you’ll find your place here—where innovation meets meaning.

Ready to give your career a deeper purpose? Join us and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission

You play a key role in our mission to treat Cancer patients.

Responsible for operating and maintaining the equipment that is essential to the Proton Therapy System (PTS), troubleshooting equipment issues, performing routine preventative maintenance, conducting system inspections, and communicating the system's status to leadership and other stakeholders, support hardware and software testing, and be involved in all phases of PTS maintenance, including unit testing, integration testing, validation testing, and other site-related activities, which affect global operations.

Challenges we trust you with

• Maintain and deploy the Proton Therapy System (PTS) for various customer needs, which will include but not limited to: Software/Hardware Testing, Troubleshooting, and Experimentation.
• Troubleshoot PTS equipment including electrical, mechanical, and software problems.
• Perform maintenance of the PTS including but not limited to routine preventative maintenance, system upgrades, and corrective maintenance as necessary.
• Perform system inspections and clearly communicate the status of the system to leadership as well as to IBA employees.
• Provide support to PTS Hardware and Software testing.
• Support daily clinical operations for the customer clinical staff as defined by the Site Leader in accordance with site policies.
• Support the PTS in all phases, which will include but not limited to, unit testing, integration testing, validation testing and other various site related activities as the Site Leader defines them.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• The incumbent must successfully pass the Oral Board examinations within the first 12 months of employment to remain eligible for this role.

What we value

You have:

A BS or MS in Engineering (Electronics, Electro-mechanics or Mechanics), or Physics.

The ability to troubleshoot large systems.

The ability to work autonomously on well‑defined tasks.

And you also are:

• Mission oriented, driven by what is possible to protect, enhance and save the lives of the patient we serve.
• Customer service oriented, with a solution-oriented mindset (listen and seeks to understand).
• Respectful of clinical environments and regulations therein.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collegially collaborate across teams.
• Thoughtful, driven, proactive, and hands‑on individual.
• Objective and Resourceful, especially in high pressure situations.
• Able to follow rules, regulations, and be able to deliver on strict deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

IBA offers a comprehensive benefits packagethat reflects our commitment to employee wellbeing and our values as a B Corp. Our plans are designed to support your financial, health, and personal needs—covering you and your family.

Approximate Salary Range: $71,800 - $97,000

Variable Pay:Profit sharing, time-based compensation, “above & beyond” award, referral rewards

Core Benefits (100% employer-paid):

• Life & AD&D Insurance (1x annual salary)
• Short/Long-Term Disability (80% / 60% of pay)
• Medical, Dental, Vision premium subsidies
• Health Savings Accounts / Health Reimbursement Accounts contributions
• Wellness incentives (up to $500/year)
• 401(k) match (up to 4%)
• 10 weeks full paid Parental Leave
• Paid time off: 7 personal + 10 PTO days (first year)
• Emergency travel & employee assistance

Optional Benefits:Voluntary Life Insurance, Pre-paid Legal, Flexible Spending Accounts.