Mechanical Engineering Technician
Varian Medical Systems
Palo Alto, California
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December 22, 2022
Varian Medical Systems
Palo Alto, California
FULL_TIME
Together, we can beat cancer.
At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.
We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.
If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for a versatile and well-rounded mechanical engineering technician with a solid hands-on background in fabrication, testing, and electromechanical components to join our team to help develop next generation cancer fighting products.
In this role, you will be a creative problem solver and have a background in design and fabrication, mechanisms and sensors, and prototype testing. The ideal candidate will be someone who combines a strong and broad skillset with superb practical hands-on aptitude and problem solving. This person should have the ability to support multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams, and work independently to deliver prototypes and test beds for engineering development.
In this role, you will:
Collaborate with engineering to conceptualize prototype and test fixture builds
Utilize CAD to design mechanical prototypes and test fixtures that include sensors, actuators, and other electromechanical components
Work with cross functional teams to execute feasibility and verification testing on complicated systems
Coordinate with machine shops and vendors to quickly produce prototype parts
Fabricate mechanical and electrical assemblies using in-house machine tools
Conduct feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs
What you will have:
Typical Education and Experience: Associate Degree or equivalent experience. 6 - 8 years of related experience.
Proficient with SolidWorks and/or Creo
Ability to work from and create drawing prints and CAD files
Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong mechanical abilities, assembly and disassembly of components from small precision assemblies to large capital equipment
Solid background in fabrication
Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
What will set you apart:
Solid background in metal fabrication including machining and turning, sheetmetal, and welding
Experience with electrical fabrication including cable assembly, soldering, and wiring
Vacuum, high- and low-pressure plumbing experience
Design and build reliability test fixtures and safety enclosures
Ability to work unsupervised and act as a self-starter
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and switch tasks often
Automation experience using tools like LabView
To ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements in the U.S., including the federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate, all U.S. employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, subject to legally required and approved accommodations.
Fighting cancer calls for big ideas.
We envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day. That's why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror of our patient-base, which allows us to innovate. Big ideas come from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective will help to power more victories over cancer.
#TogetherWeFight
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