Service Engineer Intern

Mission

The Service Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience in operating and maintaining the Proton Therapy System (PTS). Interns will assist with troubleshooting equipment issues, performing routine preventative maintenance, conducting system inspections, and supporting hardware and software testing. This internship offers exposure to various phases of PTS maintenance, including unit testing, integration testing, validation testing, and other site-related activities.

Challenges we trust you with

• Assist in the maintenance and deployment of the Proton Therapy System (PTS) for various customer needs, including QA Development, Software/Hardware Testing, and Troubleshooting.
• Support troubleshooting of PTS equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and software issues.
• Participate in routine preventative maintenance and system upgrades as necessary.
• Conduct system inspections and assist in communicating the status of the system to leadership and IBA employees.
• Provide support for PTS Hardware and Software testing.
• Help with daily clinical operations for the customer clinical staff as defined by the Site Manager and Site Technical Leader (STL).
• Maintain adequate records as defined by the customer and Site Manager in accordance with company QA and FDA regulations.
• Support PTS in unit testing, integration testing, validation testing, and other various site-related activities.
• Assist and learn from experienced team members, gaining knowledge in a career progression path.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

What we value

You have:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Physics, or other applicable fields.
• Relevant coursework or hands-on experience in electrical/mechanical system repair, troubleshooting, or maintenance is a plus.
• General knowledge of/experience with MS Suite: Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, Teams, etc.
• Basic knowledge or interest in Cyclotrons, Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Software Analysis, X-Ray Systems, Positioning Equipment, Cooling Systems, Vacuum Systems, PLC’s (Siemens), Regulation Loops, Drivers, Sensors, Electric Motors, Radars, High Voltage Equipment, Power Supplies, Proton Therapy Systems, etc.
• Knowledge of local EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) regulations is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of LINUX systems, SAP, Siemens Step 7, and Service Max is a plus.
• Experience in LEAN maintenance and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is a plus.

Preferred education and experience

• Basic knowledge or interest in Cyclotrons, Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Software Analysis, X-Ray Systems, Positioning Equipment, Cooling Systems, Vacuum Systems, PLC’s (Siemens), Regulation Loops, Drivers, Sensors, Electric Motors, Radars, High Voltage Equipment, Power Supplies, Proton Therapy Systems, etc.
• Knowledge of local EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) regulations is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of LINUX systems, SAP, Siemens Step 7, and Service Max is a plus.
• Experience in LEAN maintenance and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is a plus.

And you also are:

• Mission-oriented, driven by the potential to protect, enhance, and save lives.
• Customer service-oriented with a solution-oriented mindset.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Thoughtful, driven, proactive, and hands-on individual.
• Able to follow rules and regulations and deliver on strict deadlines.
• Willing to travel during the training period (+/- 2 months) and as needed for career development and additional specialized training.
• Flexible and willing to work rotating shifts and occasional weekends if needed.

Work Environment

This onsite role will work in The Northwestern Medicine Proton Center

• Hours are irregular with 15-32 hours per week.
• Schedule could involve nights and weekends as IBA is a 24/7 work environment.
• The position is a professional position and the conduct of such a position should be the basic expectation.
• Occupational exposure to radiation
• Work with high voltage equipment and magnetic fields
• Work with hazardous materials

Medical Site Requirements

This position may be subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of continued employment for working in a health care setting.  Appropriate immunization against communicable diseases, which include hepatitis B, tuberculosis (annual monitoring), influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, and COVID-19 (recommended) vaccination, are required by Northwestern Medicine. However, IBA may consider accommodations for disabilities and religious-based reasons.

Life at IBA

IBA is a listed company, headquartered in Belgium, and employs 1800 people across the globe mobilizing their skills and passion to Protect, Enhance and Save lives. We develop, manufactures and supports innovative equipment and software solutions for diagnostic, cancer treatment, and industrial applications.   

Innovating for life since more than 30 years, IBA has open new ways to diagnose and fight cancer and become the worldwide technology leader in the field of Proton Therapy, which is today the most advanced technologies treatment against cancer.  Our core particle accelerators knowledge is unparalleled, with 100,000 patients treated on our proton therapy solutions and over 550 accelerators in operation globally.  

One Mission, 4 business lines  

IBA ‘s world class expertise lies in the development of:  

• next generation Proton Therapy technologies   
• Radiopharmaceuticals providing oncology care providers with premium quality services and equipment  
• Dosimetry advanced solutions for Quality Assurance of medical equipment and increased patient safety 
• particle accelerators for the Industrial and medical world.  

Our 4 business lines are employing more than 1,500 passionate professionals worldwide dedicated to our Mission:  Protect, Enhance and Save lives.  

Join us  

At IBA we dare to develop innovative solutions pushing back the limits of technology. We achieved worldwide recognition in our field by supplying the world's top oncologists with the most precise, cancer-defeating, technologies.  

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