Product Support Engineer Software (Proton Therapy)

The Product Support Engineer - Software provides technical support for the installation, deployment, maintenance, and lifecycle support of Proton Therapy software systems. This role collaborates with Global Field Operations, R&D, and RA/QA teams to help ensure system reliability, resolve technical issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the installed base.

Role Scope & Impact

• Supports software installations, upgrades, and deployment activities across Proton Therapy systems.
• Investigates and resolves customer-reported software issues in collaboration with Field Service, Product Support Engineering, and development teams.
• Contributes to the resolution of complex technical issues through structured troubleshooting and analysis.
• Provides field feedback to support product quality, reliability, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Operates independently on assigned responsibilities while escalating complex or safety-critical issues as appropriate.
• Builds technical expertise across Proton Therapy software systems, networking, and supporting infrastructure., Installation & Deployment
• Support installation and upgrade of Proton Therapy software systems at customer sites both on-site and remotely.
• Participate in global deployment activities in coordination with field and engineering teams.
• Execute software rollout and system integration activities in accordance with established procedures and best practices.
• Assist with validation, testing, and post-deployment support activities as required.

Technical Support & Escalation Management

• Serve as a technical resource for customer issues and software-related troubleshooting activities.
• Partner with Field Service and Product Support Engineering teams to investigate and resolve technical cases.
• Perform troubleshooting across software, networking, and system infrastructure components.
• Document findings, corrective actions, and lessons learned to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Escalate complex, high-risk, or safety-critical issues to senior engineering resources as appropriate.

Product Lifecycle & Continuous Improvement

• Support new product introductions and software releases through collaboration with field and development teams.
• Capture and communicate field feedback to help identify product improvement opportunities.
• Support change control, defect management, and complaint investigation activities.
• Identify and report software, reliability, maintainability, and serviceability concerns.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service efficiency and customer experience.

Training & Documentation

• Support the design of technical training material and deliver technical training as required
• Develop and maintain service documentation, technical instructions, and support materials

• Direct hands-on experience supporting ProBeam or ProBeam 360 as a Field Service Engineer or Product Support Engineer for 2+ years
• Strong troubleshooting skills across software, networking, and IT infrastructure.
• Experience supporting medical device systems in a customer-facing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple technical issues and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)., * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience with software development, scripting, or automation tools
• Familiarity with system monitoring, data analysis, or reliability engineering practices
• Experience supporting global deployments or multi-site system environments

Work Environment & Requirements

• Requires flexibility to support customer schedules, including nights, weekends, and extended hours as needed
• Travel up to 30% as part of the role
• Must meet customer site access, credentialing, and safety requirements as applicable
• Work may involve exposure to clinical and technical environments, including radiation areas, electrical systems, and other safety-sensitive conditions

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