On Site Engineer - Proton Therapy

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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. Completes technical-oriented service tasks of various scopes and supports in planning and managing these tasks. Proton Therapy Control Room Engineer (Shift-Based Role) This is a unique opportunity to work in a highly advanced Proton Therapy environment , supporting clinical treatments that directly impact patient outcomes. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring complex systems perform safely, reliably, and to specification—often when it matters most. Please note: This role operates on a rotating shift pattern (Early, Late, Nights) with occasional weekend work. The Role Working in a Control Room environment , you will provide operational and technical support during clinical treatment, ensuring any equipment issues are identified and resolved quickly and safely. Key Responsibilities Operational support in a Control Room environment , monitoring and resolving equipment issues during Clinical Treatment Completing corrective and preventative maintenance , primarily out of hours Accurate record keeping in line with Medical Device Quality Processes Scope of Responsibilities Provide monitoring and immediate response in support of the customer during clinical use of the Proton Therapy (PT) System Carry out troubleshooting , corrective and preventive maintenance Ensure the performance of the PT System meets specifications Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities and system performance Contribute to fault investigations and ongoing system improvements Shift Pattern Rotating 8‑hour shifts (Early, Late, Nights) Occasional weekend work Preferred Skills & Experience Good knowledge of electrical, electronic and mechanical systems 2–4 years’ experience in a regulated service role (preferred) Technical experience, or willingness to learn, in the following areas: Mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems interfacing to Beckhoff and Siemens S7 PLCs (drives, encoders, safety systems) Vacuum Systems DC Magnet Power Supplies and Switching up to 1250A RF High Power Solid State Amplifiers (150kW) Cooling Water and Cryogenic Systems Robotics (Kuka KRC4) X‑ray Systems Fault finding and troubleshooting Willingness to work a rotating shift pattern , including nights and occasional weekends Proficient in written and spoken English Comfortable working at heights and in awkward spaces Capable of lifting 16–20kg , in line with HSE manual handling at work guidance Other Desired Skills & Knowledge Familiarity with business tools such as: SAP SalesForce Unity E‑mail Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge of radiotherapy solutions and radiological safety Knowledge of networks and networking techniques Why This Role? Work with cutting‑edge medical technology Be part of a team supporting precision cancer treatment Apply advanced engineering skills in a highly regulated, safety‑critical environment Develop specialist expertise in Proton Therapy systems LI-OS1 LI-MANCHESTER 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. 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