Regional Cyclotron Engineering Manager

$103,500 - $171,565/Yr

Cardinal Health - Trenton, NJ

Full-time - Manager

Trenton, NJ

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Regional Cyclotron Engineering Manager at Cardinal Health is responsible for leading a team of engineers to support PET production sites, ensuring the maintenance and reliability of cyclotron systems and production equipment. This role involves managing engineering projects, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing regional support to manufacturing operations. The position requires a strong background in engineering, particularly in the areas of cyclotron theory and radiation safety, to enhance the efficiency and safety of PET radiopharmaceutical production.

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

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing within an FDA-regulated environment.
• Previous military or radiation work experience.

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