Onsite Service Engineer (m/f/d) - 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. Onsite Service Engineer – Proton Therapy Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment creates a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone by providing the resources, flexibility, and support needed for both professional and personal growth, while valuing your unique contributions. We are seeking an Onsite Service Engineer to join our new Proton Therapy Service Team at Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla in Santander, Spain. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a highly specialized team supporting one of the most advanced cancer treatment technologies in the world. Whether you are a recent graduate looking to launch your career or an experienced engineer seeking a new challenge, we encourage you to apply. The Role As an Onsite Service Engineer, you will play a key role in the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support of a state-of-the-art Proton Therapy System. Proton Therapy is an advanced form of cancer treatment that uses particle accelerator technology to precisely target tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary onsite team throughout both the construction and clinical phases of the project, helping to ensure maximum system performance, reliability, and patient treatment availability. Onsite team will be a combination of highly skilled experts bringing together individual expertise to form a strong team capable of operating independently. Flexibility to work rotating shifts is required to support equipment availability during clinical operating hours. Key Responsibilities Install, commission, support, and maintain cutting-edge medical equipment within both construction and live clinical environments. Perform system testing, validation, and acceptance activities in accordance with engineering specifications and quality standards. Conduct preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving mechanical, electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems. Monitor system performance and respond effectively to equipment faults and operational issues. Work closely with clinical, engineering, and operational teams to maximize system uptime and reliability. Maintain accurate service documentation, maintenance records, and performance reports. Ensure compliance with all company policies related to safety, quality, regulatory standards, and continuous improvement. Your Qualifications and Experience Essential Master's Degree, Engineering Degree, Technical Diploma, or equivalent technical qualification. Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn complex technologies. Fluent in both English and Spanish (written and spoken). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment. Desirable Experience Knowledge of, or experience with, one or more of the following technologies: Electronic and electromechanical systems High-Energy Physics, Particle Accelerators, or Medical Physics Mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems Beckhoff and Siemens S7 PLC-based control systems Motion control systems, drives, encoders, and safety systems Vacuum systems High-current DC magnet power supplies and switching systems (up to 1250A) RF high-power solid-state amplifiers (up to 150 kW) Cooling water and cryogenic systems Industrial robotics X-ray and imaging systems Fault finding, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis Shift Pattern Rotating shifts (Early, Late, and Night shifts) Weekend coverage may be required following the customer operating schedule Participation in an onsite team schedule, distributed equally, to support clinical operations What We Offer Comprehensive technical training and ongoing development opportunities Exposure to world-class proton therapy and medical technology The opportunity to work with a highly skilled international engineering team A supportive and collaborative work environment Career development opportunities within a global healthcare technology leader The chance to contribute directly to improving patient outcomes and advancing cancer treatment Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. 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