Proton Technical Trainer

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Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Skill Sets:

• 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.

Other Desired Skills and Knowledge:

• 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.

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