We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.
At Elekta, we believe every individual deserves access to the best cancer care. That's why we're committed to developing innovative solutions that make precision radiation therapy and radiosurgery more effective, efficient, and accessible. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and enjoy combining technical expertise with customer interaction in an international environment, we invite you to join our team.
This role is based in the Veenendaal and reports to the Brachy Installation Manager in Veenendaal.
Brachytherapy Specialist
What you'll do at Elekta
As a Brachytherapy Specialist, you play a vital role in ensuring that cancer treatment centers across Europe can safely and effectively use Elekta's brachytherapy solutions. You are responsible for the installation, support, maintenance, and upgrade of brachytherapy equipment and treatment planning systems.
In this highly international role, you will work closely with hospital physicists, technicians, local field engineers, distributors, and project teams to deliver exceptional service and technical expertise. You will also contribute to the development and delivery of technical training programs, helping colleagues and customers maximize the value of our innovative solutions.
This position involves regular international travel, up to 75% of your time, supporting customers across Europe and the AFLAME region.
Responsibilities
- Install, commission and upgrade Elekta brachytherapy systems
- Perform preventive maintenance, source exchanges, repairs, and corrective actions
- Troubleshoot complex electronic, mechanical, and network-related issues
- Take ownership of customer support cases and ensure timely resolution
- Deliver technical training to customers, distributors, and field service engineers
- Support the development and continuous improvement of training programs and materials
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution
- Handle radioactive sources in accordance with safety regulations and company procedures
- Maintain accurate documentation and complete administrative requirements in a timely manner
- Provide technical feedback and recommendations to support product and service improvements
- Contribute to continuous learning, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience in field service, installations, technical support, or medical technology environments
- Technical knowledge of electronics, networking, PC systems, and troubleshooting are an advantage.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
- Additional language skills are considered an advantage
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 75% of the time
What Makes You Successful
- You are highly motivated, proactive, and customer-focused
- You remain calm and effective when working under pressure
- You enjoy solving complex technical challenges
- You are comfortable delivering training and sharing knowledge with others
- You are detail-oriented and committed to quality and safety
- You thrive in an international and dynamic environment
- You enjoy working both independently and as part of a global team
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement. Your unique skills and experiences might be exactly what we're looking for.
Why should you join Elekta?
In this role, you will work for a higher purpose: providing hope for everyone dealing with cancer and helping ensure access to the best possible cancer care worldwide.
You will be part of a global organization that combines innovation, technology, and patient impact. At Elekta, you'll have the opportunity to expand your technical expertise, work with industry-leading products, and collaborate with colleagues and customers across multiple countries.
Overview of some of our benefits for Veenendaal
- 27 paid vacation days plus 13 ATV days
- Profit-sharing scheme
- Excellent pension plan through Metalektro (50/50 contribution)
- Insurance discounts
- Active staff association
- Tax benefits for fitness memberships and bicycle purchases
Hiring Process
We look forward to hearing from you. Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English via the Apply button. Please note that applications sent by e-mail cannot be accepted.
Your Elekta contact
For questions, please contact the responsible hiring manager, Scott Bettridge, [email protected]
We are an equal opportunity employer
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where Elekta operates.
About Elekta
Here at Elekta, you will make a difference. We are a global MedTech company providing innovative software and hardware solutions to hospitals and cancer centers around the world.
Our mission is to improve, prolong, and save lives. Every day, our employees contribute to making advanced cancer care available to more patients worldwide in a safe, sustainable, and responsible way.
Together, we build hope.
