Onsite Service Engineer, Proton Solutions - Bergen

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Varian, A Siemens Healthineers Company, is delivering the latest generation proton therapy system for cancer treatment to Helse Bergen. The products are complex and Varian has a comprehensive support infrastructure to support our customers, including an on-site team tasked with operating and servicing the system.

The Service Engineer team services and maintains the Proton Therapy System, performs in-depth Preventative Maintenance and monitors system performance and parameters during clinical hours. 

Varian will provide extensive training on the proton therapy system, including on-site training at other Varian facilities world-wide.

Job Descriptionl

The Service Engineer, services and performs diagnostic, troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance of a highly complex and state of the art Proton Particle Accelerator to deliver the best system performance to our customers.

The Service Engineer is responsible for the following:

• Provides highly visible customer support through the servicing and maintenance of the proton beam therapy system and ancillary devices.
• Monitors system performance during clinical hours / patient treatment and resolves system issues.
• Performs in-depth system analysis for repairs and system optimization.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance per the site PM plan and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Be skilled in working with hardware and software, PCs, and networking/wireless networking.
• Installs and upgrades a wide range of complex and advanced company products according to technical documentation and company guidelines to ensure that customer’s equipment operates efficiently.
• Able to work in a highly dynamic environment that requires the individual to work a Rotating shift (Flex Shift), which comprises of a scheduled rotation of Days and Evening work shifts and occasional weekend work.
• Able to work in a team environment with little to no direct supervision.

Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional experience with high voltage.
• Electronic and electro-mechanical engineering experience.
• Professional experience with micro-computers/PC based systems/PLCs
• Experience with precision tools and diagnostic equipment’s (i.e. Calipers, Torque Wrench’s, DVMs, Oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Fluency in a Scandinavian language is an advantage. 
• Ability to work in a radiation-controlled environment.
• Willingness and flexibility to work in shift work pattern environment.
• Willingness and flexibility to work occasional weekends.

Other Desired Skills and Knowledge:  

• Experience or knowledge with imaging systems/X-Rays. 
• Experience or knowledge with Radio Frequency (RF).
• Experience or knowledge with High vacuum.
• Experience or knowledge with Vacuum leak checks/detection
• Experience or knowledge Electro-magnetic field
• Experience or knowledge with the maintenance of calibrated electronic and/or mechanical equipment.
• Experience or knowledge with MATLAB and TwinSAFE software.
• Experience or knowledge of Robot technology fundamentals
• Experience or knowledge of Cryogenics fundamentals

Education/Experience: 

• Associates Degree or equivalent 3 - 5 years of related experience.

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