Sr Engineering Technician

Varex Imaging Corporation
medical insurance, life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Jan 23, 2025
To apply to a Varex Imaging position, please create an account and sign-in. CURRENT VAREX IMAGING EMPLOYEES: Please apply by logging into your internal Workday Account. SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Technician to help develop a new X-ray source platform, multi-beam X-ray (MBX) sources. Specifically, we are looking for an individual familiar with x-ray source technology, vacuum science and the manufacturing processes associated with building x-ray sources. This role expects a high level of proficiency working in an R&D lab environment owning and completing tasks that span multiple disciplines and technologies. The successful candidate will excel at working on open-ended technical challenges together with a multi-disciplinary and diverse development team. If you are comfortable working with a group of diverse technical backgrounds, handle success and failure with an indomitable spirit, and work through the rigors and uncertainty of R&D work - we would love to talk to you! Job Description This role expects a significant amount of time spent in the lab working with various pieces of equipment and hardware associated with X-ray sources: high voltage power supplies, high voltage cables, ultra-high vacuum systems, high power 5-axis laser welder, industrial vacuum furnace, hand tools, power tools, TIG welder, vacuum leak checker, nitrogen cabinets, bake-out furnaces and other equipment as needed. The role includes responsibility for owning a large portion of manufacturing processes within the MBX team , including handling day-to-day tasks. Must be able to work autonomously across various tasks to keep things moving. The remainder of the time being spent documenting test plans and results, reviewing plans and results with team members and maintaining an extensive network of subject matter experts, technical support staff and facility support staff. In addition, this technician will be expert with some, competent with most and familiar with all the following x-ray source manufacturing processes: Laser welding TIG welding Brazing Back-end processing including bakeout, HV conditioning, and focal spots Refractory metal machining Vacuum component (metal and ceramic) cleaning, outgassing and conditioning Ceramic material machining and metallization Vacuum bakeout Component surface preparation for ultra-high vacuum, high voltage environments Specific skills and knowledge expected of this technician include High voltage (>100kV) equipment operation and maintenance Lab organization, safety and maintenance SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity competence Oscilloscope and multimeter operation, working with PCB's and understanding basic electrical concepts. Familiarity with Labview and approaches to data capture and logging in complex test setups Six Sigma Principles including Design of Experiments Lean Manufacturing principles Work with interlocks and safety devices. Joining of dissimilar materials Handling cleaning packaging and storage for vacuum components Understanding of heat transfer principles Understanding of basic material science or metallurgy principles Design, build and maintain ultra-high vacuum systems MS Office, CAD (solidworks) Understand and create manufacturing process maps Generate robust work instructions for critical matured processes Education and Experience B.S. or A.S. degree in Engineering or related 5+ years of related experience Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. Medium work that will occasionally require employee to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift more than up to 100 lbs with assistance from others. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving heavy equipment and/or supplies occasionally. Reaching above and below the shoulder occasionally. Above-average agility and dexterity with the ability to hold, grasp and manipulate small parts and use hand and power tools occasionally. Will be expected to handle and assemble small, fragile parts on a regular basis. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and handle physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching, repetitive motion, or similar activities. Must also use safety aids, such as lifts, when appropriate. Work environments includes: exposure to chemicals, electrical current, proximity to moving mechanical parts, repetitive hand motion, uneven surface, fumes. Wear proper cleanroom attire as required across manufacturing spaces Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Work Shift: N/A Pay Rate Type: Hourly Benefits and Perks Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful. Medical Insurance Dental/Vision 10 Paid Holidays PTO Employee Stock Purchase Plan 401K match Paid Parental Leave Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Competitive Pay Flexible Schedules Variety of Shift Options Free Safety Shoes Friendly Work Environment On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, Credit Union, and Gym Free Coffee and Soda Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Career Advancement Opportunities Employee Discounts EV Charging Stations All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.