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Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Field Service Engineer - Hardware

Full-Time
$62.8k - $86.3k+ Commission eligibility
Mid
Associate's
San Jose, CA, USA
RemoteMust live near or relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area; work includes local customer-site visits.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Frequent use and application of technical documentation, standards, principles, concepts, and techniques in the field.
  • Use acquired job skills and company policies to complete assigned tasks.
  • Sound knowledge of and professional experience with electronic and electro-mechanical engineering, testing equipment used for verification/checkout, and calibration of electronic equipment.
  • Sound knowledge of and professional technical experience with micro-computers and PC-based systems.
  • Sound computer usage and debugging skills, including the ability to identify and repair routine software and delivery system network problems.
  • Ability to identify and resolve simple imaging system defects.
  • Ability to perform routine maintenance, including major STBs.
  • Ability to diagnose and solve moderately complex mechanical problems, including simple vacuum leaks.
  • Ability to perform vacuum system gun replacements and target replacements, and achieve certification status for C3 products.
  • Meet all vendor credentialing requirements necessary to gain VMS client-site access, unless prohibited by law; these may include proof of valid identification, criminal background checks, drug screens, immunizations, annual TB testing, and healthcare training.
  • A high school degree or equivalent is the minimum education requirement.
  • Two to five years of related experience is preferred, and therefore not a minimum requirement.
  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
  • Meet all vendor credentialing requirements necessary for full access to Siemens Healthineers client sites and continue to meet them during employment; requirements vary by client and may include identification, background checks, drug screens, immunizations, annual TB testing, and healthcare training.
  • Be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with United States export control law.
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair designated VMS equipment within an assigned service territory, including preventive maintenance, installations, and upgrades according to VMS guidelines.
  • Manage time and maintain a schedule for preventive maintenance, installations, upgrades, and incoming customer calls; assess and prioritize customer-request urgency and follow requests through to completion.
  • Recognize when incidents need escalation and request additional assistance from more tenured representatives when necessary.
  • Examine difficult customer issues, diagnose and resolve them, and meet established FSR levels.
  • Maintain effective territory management and expense control, including timely completion and submission of field-service and expense reports and management of consignment and other required documentation according to VMS procedures.
  • Develop and maintain customer relationships through written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
  • Provide primary support for machine accounts for which certification has been completed.
  • Understand and use the escalation process to Sr FSR, Management, NTS, PSE, and Applications.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate degree, technical/vocational training, or military experience with electronics.
  • Experience with business tools such as email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with HCM such as Workday, or an equivalent ERP product and productivity software.
  • Ability to handle difficult customer situations, including troubleshooting while the customer is observing.
  • Complete all required VMS training classes for C3 products and VMS HW Level II and Imaging Level II certification testing.

About the company

Varian, part of Siemens Healthineers, focuses on oncology by providing integrated radiation oncology solutions that combine software, hardware, patient data, and care teams. Its offerings include treatment-planning software, radiation therapy machines, and data-management systems that work together to enable precise cancer treatments. The company differentiates itself through an integrated platform approach and services like Oncology-as-a-Service (OaaS), which lets healthcare providers adopt advanced radiation oncology with ongoing service support rather than large upfront investments. Varian serves healthcare providers such as hospitals and cancer centers, helping them deliver coordinated care and improve patient outcomes. Its goal is to reduce the fear of cancer by using data and technology to support clinicians in delivering effective treatments.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • ARPA-H awarded Varian up to $60 million in April 2026 for FLASH-RT.
  • FDA cleared TrueBeam for osteoarthritis in March 2026, opening a non-cancer market.
  • Telix collaboration and 2026 AI approvals expand Varian's clinical and software pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • RaySearch enabled online adaptive TrueBeam workflows in Belgium in May 2026, eroding software differentiation.
  • Elekta still attacks Varian's lead in adaptive radiotherapy and premium MR-guided care.
  • If FLASH and non-oncology bets fail by 2028, Varian becomes a commoditized linear-accelerator vendor.

What makes Varian unique

  • Siemens Healthineers gives Varian imaging, radiotherapy, and capital-sales integration globally.
  • Varian's 2026 CE-marked Eclipse AI contouring deepens workflow lock-in across planning.
  • TrueBeam, Halcyon, and Ethos create an installed-base moat hospitals rarely replace.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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