Cyclotron Engineer I: PET Accelerator Maintenance

RPMGlobal; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RPMGlobal is seeking a Cyclotron Engineer I to operate, maintain and repair cyclotron systems in our radiopharmacy facility in Illinois. You will handle routine and emergency maintenance, perform troubleshooting to component level, and ensure regulatory compliance during PET diagnostics production.

The role requires night shifts and occasional weekend work, with travel up to 20%. You will interpret schematics and follow cGMP and safety standards to maintain uptime and quality in a highly

Qualifications

• 2+ years cyclotron experience or an Associate Degree in a technical discipline.
• Working knowledge of digital and analog circuitry.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronics to component level.
• Ability to understand operation theory for accelerator systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of radiation survey meters.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing equipment failures.
• Experience with high voltage training preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cGMP practices and procedures.
• Ability to define problems, collect data and draw conclusions.
• Experience with radioactive materials.
• Must be able to climb, work in protective clothing, and lift 50 lbs.
• Up to 20% travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate the cyclotron(s) according to procedures during manufacturing (night shifts, weekends possible).
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on cyclotron(s).
• Document maintenance and audit logs per work instructions.
• Plan and execute accelerator maintenance with Tech Services management.
• Diagnose and repair electronics, high vacuum, HV, and RF systems.
• Provide timely operation/status information to supervisors.
• Maintain and repair PET manufacturing equipment onsite (hot cells, radiosynthesizers).
• Oversee third‑party contractors with Facility Manager.
• Perform radiation safety duties per program standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure QA procedures compliance and participate in deviations/CAPA.
• Provide technical training and after-hours on-call support.
• Submit work tickets, time cards, and expense reports timely.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Digital circuitry

Analog circuitry

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Radiation safety knowledge

Cyclic repair experience

HV training

cGMP practices

Problem-solving

Radioactive materials handling

Microsoft Suite

Education

2+ years cyclotron experience

Associate Degree in Technical Discipline

Tools

MS Office / Microsoft Suite

Job description

RPMGlobal is seeking a Cyclotron Engineer I to operate, maintain and repair cyclotron systems in our radiopharmacy facility in Illinois. You will handle routine and emergency maintenance, perform troubleshooting to component level, and ensure regulatory compliance during PET diagnostics production.

The role requires night shifts and occasional weekend work, with travel up to 20%. You will interpret schematics and follow cGMP and safety standards to maintain uptime and quality in a highly