High Voltage Electrical Engineer

High Voltage Electrical Engineer

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of advanced industrial x-ray systems. This role involves both in-house system testing and field service at customer facilities worldwide. You will serve as the primary technical contact for customers and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Job Description

• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with all applicable local, state, federal electrical and radiation safety standards.
• Interact with a cross-disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, software, imaging) on system designs and to help resolve customer problems and provide world class customer service.
• Extensive travel to customer sites or other company locations worldwide (50% +/-)

Installation & Commissioning

• Install and commission industrial X-ray inspection systems at customer sites.
• Perform system setup including beam alignment, geometric calibration, and detector integration.
• Commission microfocus open-tube X-ray systems, including tube conditioning and vacuum validation.
• Configure imaging software and integrate detectors and CT acquisition systems.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on:
  • Microfocus open-tube X-ray sources
  • High-voltage X-ray generators and associated electronics
  • Industrial linear accelerator (LINAC) systems
• Service supporting subsystems including:
  • High-voltage power supplies
  • Cooling systems
  • Vacuum pumps and vacuum hardware
  • Motion systems and manipulators
• Diagnose issues such as arcing, beam instability, focal spot drift, vacuum failures, and HV breakdown.

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Troubleshoot high-voltage, control, and electromechanical subsystems.
• Diagnose faults in motion stages, manipulators, and CT scanning systems.
• Use diagnostic equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and system diagnostic software.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Provide remote technical support to customers when required.

Radiation Safety & Compliance

• Ensure systems operate in compliance with applicable radiation safety regulations.
• Perform radiation surveys, leakage testing, and safety interlock verification.
• Support regulatory inspections and documentation as required.

Customer Support

• Provide technical support to customers via phone, email, and on-site service.
• Train operators and maintenance personnel on proper system operation.
• Maintain service documentation and reports.
• Support system upgrades, retrofits, and ongoing customer relationships.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Applied Physics or related technical field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience servicing and working with industrial x-ray systems, high-voltage systems and/or vacuum technology.
• Experience working with one or more of the following:
  • Microfocus X-ray sources
  • High-voltage generators (90kV–450kV typical)
  • Industrial linear accelerator (LINAC) systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Familiarity working with precision electro-mechanical equipment
• Experience using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters.
• Knowledge of radiation safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including international travel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with well-established written and verbal communication skills
• Conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment, capable of prioritization, multi-tasking, and effective organization.
• Must be a US citizen and able to pass personal background and security checks to obtain clearance on various government and military sites
• Will need to successfully pass a drug test and present a clean and valid driver's license

Non-Essential Skills

• Experience servicing NDT, DR, or CT inspection systems.
• Familiarity with vacuum systems (turbo pumps, roughing pumps).
• Experience with motion control systems or industrial automation.
• Familiarity with CE, UL, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Experience with LINAC RF or accelerator systems.
• Microcontroller or embedded systems troubleshooting experience.
• Prior soldering experience
• Basic understanding of an MRP or ERP system

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, walk, bend and stand in industrial, field and office environments.
• Domestic and International travel via air, rail and car.
• Will be required to lift, move, erect, install and assemble components of varying weight (minimum of 55 lbs), height, length and width dimensions.
• Expected to effectively communicate in person, on phone, and via email and other electronic devices on a continual and repetitive basis.
• Will need to repeatedly use hands to finger, handle, feel and operate hand tools, power tools and standard office equipment.
• Comfortable working around high-voltage and radiation-generating equipment.
• Will need manual dexterity to be able to complete required system and component cabling and wiring
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner

This position has been deemed a Safety Sensitive position. The responsibilities and skills noted within this job description are not all inclusive and are subject to change.

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