Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

Title: Cyclotron-Engineering Technician

Department: Technical Services

Reports To: Field Service Engineer

Pay: $75,000 – $90,000 per year

Overview: The Cyclotron-Engineering Technician is accountable for the safe and routine operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment in SOFIE’s PET radio pharmacy, which manufactures PET diagnostics under 21 CFR 212 guidelines. The primary responsibility of this role is first‑line troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electro‑mechanical equipment associated with manufacturing, including manipulator arms, lead‑shielded hot cells, radio synthesizers, cyclotrons, and associated subsystems. The individual should be capable of independent decision‑making for most site and facility situations and will be called upon to troubleshoot non‑routine manufacturing concerns.

• Perform routine, non‑routine, scheduled, and emergency maintenance on the cyclotron(s).
• Complete documentation related to maintenance activities per work instructions, including preventative maintenance, repair, and audit logs.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities on a schedule determined by the Tech Services management team.
• Diagnose and repair electronic equipment, electro‑pneumatic systems, high‑vacuum systems, deionized chilled water systems, and high voltage equipment.
• Provide timely information to supervisors regarding equipment operation and status.
• As first‑line support, maintain and repair all PET manufacturing equipment at the facility, including lead‑shielded hot cells, manipulator arms, radio synthesizers, etc.
• With the Facility Manager, oversee the work of all third‑party contractors on equipment related to manufacturing.
• Perform radiation safety duties in accordance with SOFIE Radiation Compliance/Environmental Health and Safety Program standards.
• Ensure compliance with all procedures and regulations within the site under the Quality Assurance program; participate in exception document reporting (e.g., deviations, corrective and preventative action plans, out‑of‑specifications).
• Provide technical training and support to other employees.
• Operate the cyclotron(s) according to proper operating procedures when the manufacturing schedule requires (includes night and weekend shifts).
• Provide after‑hours on‑call support to the site as needed.
• Submit all work tickets, time cards, and expense reports in a timely manner.
• Perform any other duties as required.

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or 2+ years experience as an electro‑mechanical technician.
• Military training/experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of digital and analog circuitry a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronics down to the component level preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings required.
• Expert use of hand tools required.
• Previous experience working in hazardous environments required.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout processes required.
• Knowledge of radiation survey meters a plus.
• Experience in diagnosis and repair of equipment failures required.
• Experience with high voltage training preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cGMP practices and procedures a plus.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions required.
• Experience working with radioactive materials a plus.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work in protective clothing, operate in confined spaces (e.g., inside or underneath the cyclotron), and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. required.
• Occupational exposure to ionizing radiation required.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and dependability required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experienced in Microsoft Suite required.
• Travel: up to 20%.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing