Senior Engineering Technician

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

SUMMARY: 

The Engineering Technician will be responsible for assisting in various projects within the Linear Accelerator R&D group in Sunnyvale, California. Primary duties will include assembling, modifying, instrumenting, and repairing prototype microwave linear accelerator systems that are under development for cancer therapy products. Individual will work closely with team of engineers to perform tests on these systems, maintaining and improving the workspaces where these systems are located. He/She will assist staff with various product development tasks including procurement, documentation, following quality procedures, etc.

REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT: 

Reports to the Microwave & Linac Engineering Manager in the Linear Accelerator R&D Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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, pneumatic 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred or Desired:

• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience building custom wire connectors as needed, such as Molex connectors.
• Knowledge and experience with high-voltage systems (30-50kV).
• Knowledge and experience with RF systems.
• SW experience, particularly python, scripting, and/or LabVIEW
• Experience in test fixture development.
• Experience working with commercial electrical power systems; relays, contactors, switch boxes, transformers, 3-phase power.
• Experience in system configuration management.
• Ability to operate a forklift

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

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The range for this position is $95,000 - $130,000. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, future potential and internal pay parity.  As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Accuray Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.