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Regional Cyclotron Engineering Manager
Cardinal Health - Indianapolis, IN
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Cyclotron Engineer at Cardinal Health plays a crucial role in supporting PET production sites by maintaining and troubleshooting cyclotron systems and production equipment. This position involves managing a team of engineers, ensuring optimal operations, and executing maintenance programs to enhance the reliability and performance of PET manufacturing processes. The role requires a strong understanding of cyclotron theory, radiation safety, and engineering principles, as well as the ability to lead projects that improve efficiency and safety in the production of PET radiopharmaceuticals.
Responsibilities
- Leads and manages a team of engineers within their assigned region.
- Provides regional support to on-site manufacturing operations staff for troubleshooting and repairing all cyclotron systems, production equipment, and quality analysis tools.
- Executes the established maintenance program for cyclotron facilities in the region based on production demands and business needs.
- Leads performance and reliability improvements for assigned systems within the region.
- Supervises high-priority projects that critically affect the PET network, and provides support to ensure these projects are effectively managed and completed, reporting progress to senior leadership.
- Participates in projects that improve performance, achieve cost savings, or apply ALARA principles, positively affecting the PET organization.
- Travels to other PET facilities in the region to provide engineering coverage and technical assistance.
- Supports complex engineering projects and change control activities at the regional level.
- Assists with start-up and commissioning activities during restoration for complex maintenance issues.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is preferred.
- 8-12 years of experience in a scientific, engineering, or technical field is strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing large-scale electronic, computing, and/or mechanical systems is strongly preferred.
- Supervisory experience is a plus.
- Previous military or radiation work experience is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, encourage, and lead a team of high-performing engineers to maintain optimal operations.
- Extensive knowledge of cyclotron theory, chemistry, physics, and radiation safety is required.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills for complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems are required.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to define problems, collect data, identify root causes, and draw valid conclusions.
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing within an FDA-regulated environment, or comparable mechanical, electronic, or laboratory experience is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Radiation Safety, ALARA concepts, and radioactive materials handling is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, good initiative, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent documentation practices and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely across diverse cultures.
- Familiarity with cGMP, GLP, FDA, NRC, and OSHA regulations.
- Ability to lift containers weighing up to 50 lbs. and perform tasks requiring crawling, stooping, crouching, and kneeling.
- Willingness to travel to assigned cyclotron facilities to fulfill job duties.
Nice-to-haves
- Supervisory experience is a plus.
- Previous military or radiation work experience is a plus.
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing within an FDA-regulated environment, or comparable mechanical, electronic, or laboratory experience is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
