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Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Field Service Engineer

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Knowledge of and sound professional experience with electronic and electromechanical engineering and testing equipment used for verification, checkout, and calibration of electronic and/or mechanical equipment.
  • Knowledge of and professional technical experience with microcomputers and personal computer-based systems.
  • A customer-focused attitude.
  • Articulate interpersonal communication skills.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  • Familiarity with business tools such as email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Service assigned site equipment and work at customer sites through the equipment life cycle, including installation, service, maintenance, and handover to the customer.
  • Perform on-site installation of proton therapy equipment and ancillary devices, and oversee diagnosis, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
  • Check out and approve the operational quality of system equipment and instruct customers in system operation and maintenance.
  • Serve as the company liaison with customers on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects.
  • Interpret customer needs and determine whether problem resolution falls to sales personnel, customer support representatives, or engineers.
  • Provide field support for system hardware and software, personal computers, and networking or wireless networking.
  • Install and upgrade company products according to technical documentation and company guidelines.
  • Demonstrate equipment operation and specifications to customers according to the Customer Acceptance Procedure.
  • Instruct customers in the operation and basic maintenance of VMS products.
  • Work in small teams with minimal supervision.
  • Specialize in specific technical areas while maintaining cross-functional and overall system knowledge.
  • Conduct Acceptance Conditions testing to ensure installation conditions are met according to schedule and customers can sign Acceptance Letters.
  • Enter detailed installation and upgrade records into company information systems.
  • Maintain professional knowledge and safety consciousness according to VMS guidelines.
  • Perform parts inventory and ordering for assigned installations, including replenishing spare-parts kits and processing short shipments and consigned-part returns.
  • Maintain technical documentation on product operating characteristics, design factors, technical performance, and development to improve installation efficiency.
  • Submit field service reports, timesheets, expense reports, and related records regularly.
  • Advise less experienced Installation Representatives on technical matters.

Desired Qualifications

  • Sound computer usage and debugging skills.
  • Sound knowledge of networks and networking techniques.
  • Sound understanding of imaging systems.
  • Complete the learning management system training plan specific to the assigned responsibility, where applicable to the Oncology Systems business.
  • Meet vendor credentialing requirements necessary to gain VMS client-site access, which may include identification verification, criminal background checks, drug screens, immunizations, annual tuberculosis testing, and healthcare training.
  • Experience with SAP or an equivalent enterprise resource planning product and productivity software.

About the Company

Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

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, CA
Founded
1948

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