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We currently have the following opportunity available - please contact us for more details!

We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with cancer.  

Elekta, world’s leading developer of state-of-the art medical tools and treatment planning systems, is looking for an Associate Field Service Engineer to join our team.

As an Associate Field Service Engineer, you must be customer focused and able to perform all mechanical and electronic repairs required in a timely fashion while meeting all required administrative requirements. You must have a strong electronics background, and available to travel when required.

This is a remote position which requires the selected candidate to reside/relocate in the surrounding area where the position is located (Kansas City, MO).

Responsibilities:

• Perform low risk troubleshooting and repairs on the designated modality with a 50% success rate of diagnosing the problem while working within the escalation procedure.

• Perform supervised calibrations and preventative maintenance on their designated modality.

• Work safely in confined areas, including high current/ high voltages modulators (20- 50 kV, 1500A), and use peripheral vision to gauge distances. The confined areas have potential hand/arm ‘traps.’ Depth perception is critical.

• Work safely on Elekta’s full range of products including medical devices producing high-energy ionizing radiation.

• Read, analyze, interpret and follow signal flow on blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Submit timely and accurately; service reports, timesheets, expense reports, film badges and other paper work as assigned.

• Parts inventory management.

• Provide product feedback to home office.

• Maintain all company-leased equipment, including company automobile, parts and tools.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Incorporates Elekta Values into all department functions and responsibilities.

• Adhere to all Elekta directives, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience preferably in Electronics, Physics or an associated discipline.  

• Possess a good electro-mechanical aptitude.

• Computer literate.

• Proficiency in the use of test equipment and hand tools including oscilloscopes, multi-meters.

• A good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice, including ESD requirements.

• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional customer service skills.

• Ability to represent the organization in a professional and positive manner.

• Ability to organize and prepare reports.

• Must be willing to travel and work unsociable hours.

• Must maintain an active driver’s license in the home state.

What you’ll get 

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care.  In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.  

What we offer:  

• Opportunity to work with a proactive and supportive team

• Hybrid work option (you are required to work on location at least 3 days/week) 

• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage 

• 401k, paid Vacation and Holiday 

• A health of additional benefits including wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement and flexible spending account 

• Opportunity to work on cutting edge in medical advancement. 

• Close-knit company culture 

• Upward mobility 

How to proceed? 

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the “Apply” button. Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.