Proton Therapy Service Engineer

IBA

$103K — $136K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Experience in electronics/electrical troubleshooting and mechanical system design.
  • Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks.
  • Strong technical aptitude in operating large systems.
  • Competency in both hardware and software support.

Responsibilities

  • Document troubleshooting activities and root causes for knowledge sharing.
  • Build relationships with clinical staff as a trusted technical advisor.
  • Support teammates during critical situations to maintain teamwork.
  • Act as the primary technical point of contact for customer interactions.
  • Balance technical proficiency with empathy in high-pressure scenarios.
  • Perform maintenance and upgrades to optimize the Proton Therapy System.
  • Communicate system status and risks clearly to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial and personal needs.
  • 100% employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
  • Medical, dental, and vision premium subsidies.
  • 401(k) matching up to 4% and wellness incentives up to $500/year.
  • 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave and generous PTO days.
Full Job Description
Mission

We're looking for a hands-on Engineer to install, operate and maintain our cutting-edge Proton Therapy System (PTS). You'll troubleshoot issues, perform routine and corrective maintenance, support hardware/software testing, and contribute to system upgrades and inspections. Your work will directly support clinical operations and global system performance.

Challenges we trust you with

  • Document system symptoms, troubleshooting activities, root cause findings, and corrective actions accurately to improve knowledge sharing and reduce future downtime.
  • Build trusted relationships with clinical staff by serving as a dependable technical advisor, providing expertise, clear communication, and responsive support throughout the treatment day.
  • Become an integral member of the local service team by sharing knowledge, supporting teammates during critical situations, maintaining operational flexibility, and contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment.
  • Represent the company professionally as the primary technical point of contact for the customer site.
  • Balance technical expertise with empathy and professionalism when supporting clinicians during high-pressure patient care situations.
  • Operate, maintain, and optimize the Proton Therapy System throughout all phases of deployment, including QA, EHS, development, testing, validation, and clinical operations.
  • Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, software, and integrated system issues.
  • Partner with Engineering and R&D to identify opportunities that improve equipment reliability, serviceability, usability, and overall clinical performance.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, system upgrades, and scheduled inspections.
  • Communicate system status, risks, and recovery plans clearly and professionally to customers, leadership, and internal support teams.
  • Support hardware and software testing while minimizing disruption to clinical operations.
  • Participate in unit, integration, validation, and acceptance testing activities.
  • Mentor new team members, subcontractors, and field engineers while fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Train customers on the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the Proton Therapy System.
  • The incumbent must successfully pass the Oral Board examinations within the first 12 months of employment to remain eligible for this role.


And you are also

  • Passionate about improving patient outcomes through exceptional technical service and customer support.
  • Customer-focused with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to building long-term relationships.
  • An exceptional communicator who can translate complex technical issues into clear, confident guidance for clinical users.
  • A trusted partner who builds credibility through professionalism, responsiveness, and sound technical judgment.


What we value

You have:

    • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
    • Relevant technical experience in electronics/electrical system troubleshooting, mechanical system design and repair, and operations of large systems.
    • The ability to work autonomously on well-defined tasks


Compensation and Benefits

BA offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to employee wellbeing and our values as a B Corp. Our plans are designed to support your financial, health, and personal needs-covering you and your family.

Approximate Salary Range: Approx. $103,000 - $136,000

Variable Pay: Profit sharing, time-based compensation, "above & beyond" award, referral rewards.

Core Benefits (100% employer-paid):
  • Life & AD&D Insurance (1x annual salary)
  • Short/Long-Term Disability (80% / 60% of pay)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision premium subsidies
  • Health Savings Accounts / Health Reimbursement Accounts contributions
  • Wellness incentives (up to $500/year)
  • 401(k) match (up to 4%)
  • 10 weeks full paid Parental Leave
  • Paid time off: 7 personal + 10 PTO days (first year)
  • Tuition reimbursement & development support
  • Emergency travel & employee assistance


Optional Benefits: Voluntary Life Insurance, Pre-paid Legal, Flexible Spending Accounts.

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