[Hiring] Proton Technical Trainer @Siemens Healthineers

Role Description

Serve as a Proton Trainer for SHS Varian Proton Solutions Field Service, leveraging a strong engineering background to develop and deliver training for Field Service and Installation/Commissioning personnel supporting ProBeam equipment and accessories.

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and delivery of comprehensive technical training programs for Varian technical staff, including service and maintenance support for proton therapy equipment.
• Create curriculum materials in PowerPoint and other digital media formats that support in-person and remote training delivery.
• Deliver technical training to internal Varian employees and, when required, customer Field Service Engineers.
• Deliver both didactic and hands-on training modules.
• Travel to worldwide customer sites where Varian Proton Solutions’ equipment is installed to support curriculum development and training delivery.
• Ensure training is delivered consistently to a high standard.
• Implement and maintain processes that ensure training operations comply with quality management system requirements and applicable policies.
• Monitor and report student performance and class activity.
• Generate clear and timely training reports.
• Develop expert-level knowledge of procedures used to commission, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Varian Proton Therapy equipment.
• Maintain curriculum materials so they reflect current updates and upgrades to proton products.
• Maintain effective communication within the training team and with cross-functional partners.
• Support collaborative projects as assigned.
• Adapt to emerging technologies and contribute to the continuous improvement of training methods and platforms.
• Support curriculum development and training deployment activities outside standard business hours when required.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Apply strong technical aptitude to help advance Varian’s training platform toward next-generation delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Several years of experience in medical device service; radiation facility experiences preferred.
• Experience working with proton therapy equipment is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to address small and large groups and communicate effectively through digital and remote delivery channels.
• Goal-oriented, with the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight timelines.
• Ability to train students from different countries and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a radiation-controlled environment.
• Ability to perform required physical tasks, including bending, stretching, climbing ladders, moderate lifting, and holding tools or test equipment during inspections.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including assignments that may require being away from home for a couple of weeks at a time.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency with business tools such as email, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

Requirements

• Practical experience and/or education in digital technologies related to curriculum development or training delivery.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing technical training programs under short timelines, preferably for proton therapy equipment.
• Experience in developing technical training materials.
• Background in radiation safety.
• Experience with any of the following is desired: particle accelerators, diagnostic imaging equipment, cryogenic systems, electromagnets, power supplies, PC-based digital control systems, safety interlock systems, precision alignment and positioning instrumentation, vacuum systems, heavy rotating mechanical equipment, and RF systems.
• Knowledge of and experience with Varian oncology technologies is a plus.

Company Description

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.