Cyclotron Maintenance Technician

SOFIE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SOFIE is seeking a Cyclotron-Engineering Technician to join the Technical Services team in Houston, TX. The role focuses on safe operation, preventive maintenance, and rapid repair of cyclotron and related PET manufacturing equipment, including manipulators and radiosynthesizers.

You will troubleshoot, service, and document activities, ensuring compliance with QA and radiation safety standards. The technician will work with the Facility Manager and may supervise third-party contractors.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in engineering technology or 2+ years experience as electro-mechanical technician.
• Military training/experience a plus.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experienced with hand tools and ICT basics.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures required.
• Knowledge of radiation survey meters a plus.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing equipment failures.
• Travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, non-routine, scheduled, and emergency maintenance on cyclotron(s).
• Document maintenance activities per work instructions (PM, repair, audits).
• Plan and execute maintenance on a schedule set by Tech Services.
• Diagnose and repair electronic equipment, electro-pneumatic systems, high vacuum, DI water systems, high voltage.
• Provide status updates to supervisors on equipment operation.
• First-line support to repair PET manufacturing equipment at the facility.
• Oversee third-party contractors with Facilities Manager on manufacturing equipment.
• Carry out radiation safety duties per SOFIE program and regulatory standards.
• Ensure QA procedures and deviations / CAPA are properly handled.
• Train and support other employees; operate cyclotrons per SOPs, including night/weekend shifts.
• Provide after-hours on-call support; submit tickets, time cards, and expense reports.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical drawings reading

Hand tools

Hazardous environments

Lockout/tagout

Radiation safety

High voltage

Data analysis

Tolerance for shift work

Radioactive materials knowledge

Education

Associates degree in engineering technology

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

SOFIE is seeking a Cyclotron-Engineering Technician to join the Technical Services team in Houston, TX. The role focuses on safe operation, preventive maintenance, and rapid repair of cyclotron and related PET manufacturing equipment, including manipulators and radiosynthesizers.

You will troubleshoot, service, and document activities, ensuring compliance with QA and radiation safety standards. The technician will work with the Facility Manager and may supervise third-party contractors.