Find & Apply For Power Systems Engineer Jobs in Palo Alto, California

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. We are looking for a motivated engineer or scientist to join our Beam Generation Group, which develops the radiation-producing subsystem at the heart of Varian Radiation Oncology machines. Our products use high-energy x-rays generated by linear accelerators to treat cancer patients around the world. This role focuses on the definition, integration, testing, and optimization of RF pulsed power electronics to ensure reliable system-level performance. The ideal candidate has experience with electrical hardware, prototype system integration, and failure analysis. Expertise in areas such as power electronics, RF systems, high-voltage equipment, or pulsed power will stand out. The primary focus is on maturing proof-of-concept hardware into robust, reliable products. Successful candidates can independently plan and execute tests, analyze results, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions in collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams. We are looking for a team-player who combines a strong technical background with superb practical hands-on aptitude and project leadership skills. The ability to efficiently manage project timelines and supplier collaborations in a demanding environment is crucial. This is an onsite role in our Palo Alto, California office.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead hardware system integration, bring-up, and validation activities for high-voltage, pulsed power systems, collaborating with RF, controls, and linac teams.
• Develop and execute unit-level test plans, integration procedures, verification and regression test activities.
• Translate system requirements into design specifications, acceptance criteria, test fixtures designs, data collection methods, and validation reports.
• Provide project management for R D projects.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action for component, interface, and system-level failures.
• Support manufacturing, production and field service as SME (subject matter expert)
• Support the creation of documentation and materials for manufacturing and service handoff. Job Requirements
• MS/Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied/Engineering Physics, or similar field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in hardware system testing, system design integration, validation, troubleshooting, and production test support of high voltage and power systems
• Experience operating relevant lab equipment and diagnostic instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, probes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, interlock systems, and auto.

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