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Accuray · 2 days ago

Senior Engineering Technician

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $130K/yr

2+ years exp

Accuray is dedicated to making a direct impact on the lives of cancer patients through innovative treatment systems. The Senior Engineering Technician will assist in R&D projects, focusing on assembling and testing prototype microwave linear accelerator systems for cancer therapy, while collaborating closely with engineers and managing project documentation.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assemble, build, test and help troubleshoot the first four prototype EOS beam generation sub systems. Setup up, perform and document all project Unit Test Cases (UTC)

Maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair radiation delivery systems. These systems include analog and digital electronics, PLC’s, microcontrollers, computers, power supplies, modulators, magnetrons, waveguide, RF circulators, linear accelerators, radiation shielding, water cooling, radiator systems, and ionization chambers

Maintain and operate instrumentation; oscilloscopes, RF power meters, flow meters, high voltage probes, voltage and current meters, dosimetric equipment

Support the engineering groups in assembly, testing, and documentation of new products

Manage inventory of spare and alternate parts necessary to maintain and reconfigure radiation delivery systems; procure replacement/new parts through supply chain, manufacturing, and/or service as needed

Assist in the procurement, control, maintenance, and calibration of bunker-related test equipment, tools, etc

Work with teams of engineers to perform tests on these systems. Contribute to develop of test plans and assist with their execution. Assist with organizing testing and documentation of the resulting data

Work effectively with other engineers, scientists, and suppliers

Work effectively with project managers, providing work estimates and reporting status and issues in a timely manner for each applicable project

Complete projects in a timely manner with proper documentation, reporting promptly the progress, plans, and problems in a concise manner

Facilitate maintenance of accurate, up-to-date logs of system configuration and usage by all bunker users

Be available for off site training as needed in Madison Wisconsin or at customer sites

Qualification

High-voltage systemsRF systemsElectronic test equipmentPythonLabVIEWSystem configuration managementMechanical aptitudeComputer skillsRead schematicsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

AS or BS in Electronic Technology or equivalent degree or experience

At least 2-3 year of lab experience including testing and troubleshooting in electronics or other relevant manufacturing industry. Suitable work experience in a technically related field may be considered in lieu of formal education

Excellent problem-solving skills for complex electromechanical systems

Mechanical aptitude and experience with shop tools

Experience with cabling, connectors, grounding schemes, AC and DC power systems

Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, DVM's and function generators

Good verbal and written communications skills

Good computer skills, including the use of standard office software programs including spreadsheet, word-processing, and email applications

Ability to read electrical schematics

Ability to regularly lift and/or move physical inventory weighing up to 50 pounds

Ability to occasionally lift and/or move physical inventory weighing up to 75 pounds

Ability to regularly climb ladders, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required during the development, testing, and maintenance of Accuray products