Engineering Technician.

Required Certifications and Training 

• Obtain and complete Varex qualified person (QP) electrical safety training. 

Experience Level with Business Tools 

• Familiar with business tools such as:  E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  

• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired. 

Skills 

• Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks. 

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, block diagrams and work instructions. 

• Experience at troubleshooting electronic and RF circuitry utilizing tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum and network analyzers, and power meters is desired. 

• Experience with design and build of prototype electromechanical systems and test boxes is a plus. 

• Knowledge and understanding of digital and analog circuity are desired. 

• Knowledge and understanding of AC and DC circuits is desired. 

• Knowledge and understanding of high voltage power and safety is highly desired. 

• Knowledge and understanding of RF theory is a big plus. 

• Familiarity with 3-phase primary power is a plus. 

• Familiarity with radiation safety is a big plus. 

• Familiarity with high-energy x-ray sources is a plus. 

• Familiarity with ion chambers and radiation measurement techniques is a big plus. 

• Familiarity with ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems is a plus. 

• Familiarity with compressed gas or refrigerant systems is a plus. 

• Familiarity with water cooling systems is a plus. 

• Familiarity with PLCs is a plus. 

• Strong lab book documentation habits are desired. 

• Skilled in the use of basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, hammers, and soldering irons. 

• Clear data communication and presentation skills utilizing programs such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint Outlook, and Word are desired. 

• Ability to regularly bend, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs. 

• May work with material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and forklifts to move and secure heavy assemblies. 

Job Complexity 

• Some work may be routine, and some may be one off, generally requiring good judgment to avoid hazards and equipment damage. Has a limited role in decision making. 

Supervision 

• Instructions and supervision should be expected initially. Training will be accomplished in pairs due to associated testing hazards. Ability to work independently desired. 

Typical Education and Experience 

• Associate or bachelor degree in related field strongly desired. 

• 3+ years of related experience desired. 

• Any level LINAC service technicians are invited to apply. 

• US Citizens or green card holders strongly desired. 

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Ability to Travel 

• Initially, availability for frequent travel will be required. Frequency of travel may change over time. 

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. 

• Medium work that will frequently require employee to lift/move up to 30 lbs. and occasionally lift more than 50 lbs. 

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving heavy equipment and/or supplies frequently. 

• Reaching above and below the shoulder occasionally. 

• Above average agility and dexterity with the ability to hold, grasp and manipulate small parts and use hand and power tools frequently.