Engineering Technician Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Job Description:

Title

• Cyclotron-Engineering Technician For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will berequired to be a successful applicant, read on. Department
• Technical Services Reports To
• Field Service Engineer Overview The Cyclotron-Engineering Technician is accountable for the safeand routine operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment inSOFIE’s PET radio pharmacy, which manufactures PET diagnosticsunder 21 CFR 212 guidelines.

The primary responsibility of thisrole is first-line troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair ofelectro/mechanical equipment associated with manufacturing,including manipulator arms, lead shielded hot cells,radiosynthesizers and cyclotrons and associated subsystems. Theindividual should be capable of independent decision-makingabilities for most site and facility situations and will be calledupon to trouble shoot non-routine manufacturing concerns. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine, non-routine, scheduled, and emergencymaintenance on the cyclotron(s).
• Complete documentation related to maintenance activities per workinstructions, including preventative maintenance, repair, and auditlogs.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities on a schedule determinedby the Tech Services management team.
• Perform diagnosis and repair on the following: Electronicequipment, electro-pneumatic systems, high vacuum systems,deionized chilled water systems, high voltage.
• Provide timely information to supervisors regarding equipmentoperation and status.
• As a first-line support, maintain and repair all PETmanufacturing equipment at the facility, including lead-shieldedhot cells, manipulator arms, radiosynthesizers, etc.
• With the Facility Manager, oversee the work of all third-partycontractors on equipment related to manufacturing.
• Perform radiation safety duties to SOFIE RadiationCompliance/Environmental Health and Safety Program standards toensure compliance with all regulations under the Corporate and siteRSO.
• Ensure compliance with all procedures and regulations within thesite under the Quality Assurance program as applicable, includingparticipating in exception document reporting (e.g. deviations,corrective and preventative action plans, out-of-specifications,etc.)
• Provide technical training and support to other employees,
• Operate the cyclotron(s) according to proper operating procedureswhen manufacturing schedule requires (will include night shifts;may include weekend shifts).
• Provide after-hours on-call support to the site as needed.
• Submit all work tickets, time cards, and expense reports in atimely manner.
• All other duties as required. Qualifications
• Associates degree in engineering technology or 2+ yearsexperience working as electro-mechanical technician.
• Military training/experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of digital and analog circuitry a plus.
• Able to troubleshoot electronics down to the component levelpreferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawingsrequired.
• Expert use of hand tools required.
• Previous experience working in hazardous environmentsrequired.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout processes required.
• Knowledge of radiation survey meters a plus
• Experience in diagnosis and repair of equipment failuresrequired.
• Experience with high voltage training preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cGMP practices and procedures a plus.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, anddraw valid conclusions required.
• Experience working with radioactive materials a plus.
• Ability to climb ladder and stairs, work in protective clothing,operate in confined spaces (i.e. inside or underneath thecyclotron) and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. required.
• Occupational exposure to ionizing radiation required.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to be detail-oriented,and dependability required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experienced in Microsoft Suite required.

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Travel:

up to 20%.