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Overview

Join Siemens Healthineers as a Field Service Engineer specializing in Proton Therapy, where you will provide essential customer support and ensure the optimal operation and maintenance of Proton Therapy Systems across multiple sites, primarily in New York, NY.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain professional knowledge and safety consciousness according to Varian/SHS guidelines.
  • Provide visible customer support and assist in the operation of the Proton Therapy System.
  • Serve as a liaison with the customer on technical and administrative matters.
  • Perform operational quality checks and planned maintenance in a timely manner.
  • Provide accurate and detailed field service reports.
  • Complete assignments, Service Technical Bulletins, and upgrades on time.
  • Complete mandatory training and certifications to maintain FDA compliance.
  • Become proficient in internal software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and Salesforce.
  • Support other field service roles as needed.
  • Meet all Vendor Credentialing requirements for client site access.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in Engineering Technologies or 2 years of applicable experience.
  • Ability to occasionally work at heights above 20 feet or in cramped spaces.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  • Customer-focused attitude.
  • Ability to troubleshoot using technical drawings and root cause methodologies.
  • Intermediate knowledge in the use of mechanical and electrical tooling.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Position requires availability for short notice travel to other Proton Therapy sites.
  • Work schedule may include various shifts and up to 85% travel.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in New York, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $40/hr, this posting comes in about 20% below the $50/hr median for welding jobs in New York, NY, where the middle half runs $38–$60/hr across 30 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 37% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in New York, NY

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