Regional Cyclotron Engineering Manager

$103,500 - $171,565/Yr

Cardinal Health - Washington, DC

Full-time - Manager

Washington, DC

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Cyclotron Engineer at Cardinal Health plays a crucial role in supporting PET production sites by managing engineering operations related to cyclotron systems and ensuring optimal performance of manufacturing equipment. This position involves leading a team of engineers, providing technical support, and executing maintenance programs to enhance production efficiency while adhering to safety standards in a radioactive environment.

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