Title: Field Engineer - ECP Job Code: 1045 Pay Grade: 5SEJob Family: Engineering Location: McAllen, TX Salary/Hourly: SalaryReports to: Senior Field Engineer and/or Chief Technology Officer Job Description: The Field Engineer - ECP plays a critical role in ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and safety of Electronic Cold-Pasteurization™ (ECP) systems, including linear accelerators and associated high-tech components. This role is responsible for performing a full range of engineering support functions, including troubleshooting, repairs, installation, system upgrades, and preventative maintenance of all designated ECP equipment. Operating at the intersection of Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, and Systems Engineering, this position contributes to cross-functional projects.The Field Engineer will engage in engineering design, fabrication and assembly, project planning, technical documentation, system diagnostics, and commissioning of new or upgraded systems Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, a hands-on approach, and a high level of professional communication. The engineer will work closely with fellow team members, project managers, and technical specialists to ensure the smooth execution of engineering initiatives and field operations. This role may also involve travel to various sites and the need to respond to urgent technical issues that could disrupt commercial operation. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair ECP systems (linear accelerators) and components, including high vacuum systems, RF systems, high voltage systems, magnets, ECP utilities, etc.
- Collaborate with internal/external personnel on the design, testing strategy, and implementation of maintenance, installation, and system upgrade projects
- Provide emergency support to operational and corporate sites in troubleshooting and resolving issues that prevent commercial operation, which could result in the need to travel with short notice
- Understand and recognize the need to escalate incidents to the proper group when necessary
- Develop and maintain strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to support maintenance activities, root cause analyses, project planning, and design efforts
- Apply electrical/I&C skills such as debugging/troubleshooting PLCs, building out electronic boxes/panels, understanding the ECP control system logic, and reviewing historical trace data to support ECP design and troubleshooting activities
- Monitor critical operating parameters to identify any abnormal operating conditions
- Develop tools/documentation and lead training sessions to expand maintenance capabilities within Reveam in areas such as high vacuum, waveguide, high voltage, and fabrication/assembly
- Build/fabricate components when off the shelf items do not satisfy project requirements
- Travel to new testing/production locations and install sensitive equipment for the location or upgrade existing equipment and ensure startup of components/ hardware.
- Become efficient in operating the ECP system to verify success of system repairs and upgrades
- Use Microsoft business tools and other software for analysis, documentation, and communication
Qualifications
- BS in Engineering is preferred with candidates with equivalent field or relevant work experience also to be considered
- AS Degree in electronic technology, electronic engineering or related areas.
- Must have 2 - 5 years of experience with one or more of the following: particle accelerators, RF systems, vacuum systems, high voltage equipment, mechanical and electromechanical systems, PLCs, magnets, etc.
- Must have experience in electronic/electromechanical system troubleshooting
- Must be able to stand and sit and work in difficult area for extended periods of time
- Must speak and write in English. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
- Must be willing to occasionally work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required or respond to emergency call-ins
- Must be willing to travel up to 20% to corporate and operational sites with limited notice
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Must be able to successfully complete Radiation Safety training/certification
- Must be able to successfully complete High Voltage Training
- Must be willing to successfully complete ECP system (LINAC) training/ certification
- Must be willing to attend training sessions, workshops, and webinars to expand knowledge base in support of projects and initiatives
- Non-degreed candidates interested in completing educational programs relevant to the position will be encouraged to do so
Work Environment and Physical Requirements The employee must be able to move from location to location, operate, detect, diagnose, remove, install, modify, use and control machinery, equipment and tools in the work environment. Constantly positions self to maintain, operate and assess equipment, including underneath, inside, beside and above. Must be able to frequently ascend and descend spiraling staircases and work in confined spaces. Must be able to communicate, detect, discern, and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job includes close vision and adjusting focus to detect, discern, operate and inspect. The employee is regularly exposed to energized electrical gear, moving mechanical parts, tools and vehicles. Also, the employee is occasionally exposed to low permissible levels of ionizing radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Constant work temperature averages 41F is required. Reveam is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reveam does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.