Beam Physics Service Engineer

Mission

You play a key role in our mission to treat patients and fight cancer!
The ProteusPlus installation project in Buenos Aires will be the 1st Proton Therapy Center in South America and will be performed in partnership with INVAP, on Behalf of Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica (CNEA) and the National Oncology Institute Angel H. Roffo.
The Proton Therapy Center will be part of the Instituto de Oncología "Ángel H. Roffo" complex located in the Villa Del Parque area.
It will be equipped with the latest ProteusPlus system with two treatments rooms and one research area.
Its installation will start in 2024 and should be delivered within 18 months after which the site transitions to customer service mode. 
 

As Beam Physics Service Engineer, you are responsible for beam calibration, commissioning and troubleshooting activities on the Proton Therapy site.

Challenges we trust you with

During the Installation phase

• Participating in the installation of a broad range of IBA equipment and technical tools on the Proton Therapy site with a specific focus on beam-related equipment
• Performing the beam-related equipment calibration following procedures
• Operating the system (understanding the software/hardware architecture of the system and the PT center components) in order to obtain a beam that matches the requirements
• Setting and aligning Dosimetry tools
• Critically analyzing a large amount of data to diagnose potential technical issues
• Testing and validating the equipment according to the specifications and ensuring the customer requirements are met in terms of compliance, quality, technical performance and timing
• Managing all aspects of beam-related commissioning activities: Pencil Beam Scanning (PBS) etc.
• Troubleshooting the equipment
• Ensuring the highest quality of state-of-the-art technologies and services

During the Customer Service phase

• Maintaining and troubleshooting the equipment
• Operating the system and providing technical support to the medical staff during QA, patient treatment and clinical operations
• Ensuring the client requirements are met in terms of technical performance, timing and safety
• Training customers and working in close collaboration with him on the equipment maintenance and operations (shared services)
• Carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance on hardware and software equipment (shift work)
• Upgrading and improving the system in collaboration with the R&D department

What we value

You have:

• A Master degree or PhD in Physics or engineering
• An experience in High Energy Physics, Particle Accelerators or Medical Physics is a strong asset
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, MATLAB and Monte-Carlo Simulations
• The ability to troubleshoot large system issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish

And you also are:

• Customer-oriented
• Able to follow rules & regulations and you able to deliver on strict deadlines
• Analytical, good troubleshooting skills, able to identify root cause of issues
• Willing to share your knowledge in your area of expertise
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills
• A flexible person, willing to work in rotating shift work, night work and weekends (up to 50% of your time)
• Willing to travel extensively during the training period (+/- 4 months)

Life at IBA

Diversity is fundamental to our culture. We value the uniqueness of individuals and the different perspectives and talents they bring to IBA. We learn from and respect the cultures in which we work, promote diversity within our workforce, and have an inclusive environment that helps each and every one of us to fully contribute to IBA’s success.

The identity of IBA is characterized by a group of colleagues driven by motivation, curiosity, creativity, the desire to learn on a daily basis, by technical challenges and above all by a highly developed team and family spirit that makes the daily life smoother and more enjoyable!

By joining a team of about 40 nationalities and working on more than 45 different sites on 3 continents, IBA offers you the opportunity of a meaningful career with a direct impact in the fight against cancer.

We are driven by: 

• Innovating in a cutting-edge technology environment
• Developing professional and personal skills by learning on the Job; by participating in challenging projects; top class courses 
• Evolving in a friendly culture environment based upon solid values (dare - share - care - be fair) 
• Acting autonomously and belonging to motivated teams with good work-life balance 
• Contributing to a company where sustainability, safety and well-being are key to our success

If you are passionate, cause-driven, you can make this quest yours by joining our dedicated colleagues and give your career a new meaning.