I&C/Electrical Engineering Manager

SHINE Technologies, LLC.; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Fitchburg, WI, is seeking an Instruments and Controls/Electrical Engineering Manager. This role is pivotal in leading the design and development of control systems for isotope production. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in instruments and controls, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to project management in a regulated environment. A comprehensive salary range of $130,000 - $165,000 is offered, with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in instruments and controls or related field, leading an engineering team.
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects while prioritizing effectively.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers focused on control systems and instruments.
• Oversee the development and implementation of control systems.
• Collaborate with project and functional managers to meet strategic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical power distribution

Project management

Communication

Team management

Technical decision making

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Agile methodologies

Waterfall project management

Job description

SHINE Technologies is immediately seeking an Instruments and Controls (I&C) / Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, procurement, and testing of systems used to power, control, and monitor processes. This position works as part of a collaborative team that oversees the design of the control systems and selects instruments and equipment for the SHINE facility and external customers. SHINE engineers are designing systems that will produce isotopes to help diagnose heart disease, treat cancer, and take another step closer to clean energy.

Areas of responsibility for the I&C/Electrical Engineering Manager include leading the team to determine control strategies, design of control system hardware and software, instrument selection, and electrical power distribution for the instruments to be installed in the molybdenum‑99 production facility and at customer sites. The team will need to work with procurement, vendors, and the construction team to procure, install, and test the I&C/electrical equipment. In addition, the team works with the licensing team to maintain the accuracy of the I&C/electrical licensing basis. The team consists of Electrical Engineers and Software Engineers.

The base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $165,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Hire, develop and lead a team of highly skilled I&C and electrical engineers focused on control systems, instruments, power supply design and installation SHINE equipment including factory implementation.
• Lead the interfaces between stakeholders and the I&C team.
• Mentor engineers in the technology, decision making, and ownership of the I&C equipment that they are responsible for.
• Collaborate with project managers and other functional managers to develop coherent project requirements, plans, schedules, and budgets aligned with strategic priorities.
• Oversee the development of digital and analog control systems, including distributed control systems (DCS), programmable automation controllers (PAC/PLC), and data acquisition systems (DAQ).
• Develop partnerships with contractors to aid the team as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines to select instruments to measure process variables in the process systems.
• Update instrument specifications, calculations, and test plans to support the design, new construction, testing, commissioning, in‑field troubleshooting and operation of instruments.
• Aid commissioning, turnover to Operations, and subsequent support of instruments.
• Support Business Development efforts by participating in customer interface and in supplying relevant technical information to meet customer bid requirements.

Requirements

• BS Engineering/related field or equivalent experience; advanced education and/or related certifications are a plus. BS Electrical Engineering is desirable.
• 10 plus years’ experience in instruments and controls or related, preferably leading an engineering team with responsibility for meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and inspire a group of highly skilled engineers in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities, prioritizing them in a way that contributes most to Company success.
• Experience in personnel management.
• Working knowledge of electrical power distribution for normal and uninterruptible power for commercial level power systems (e.g., 120VAC, 480V 3 phase, DC, etc.).
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with experience using project management principles, techniques, and tools including working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall style project management.
• Confidence to make decisions on technical issues and the aptitude to push decision making down to the responsible engineers.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment such as the nuclear power industry or similar is desirable.
• Experience with business process in an ISO 9001 or similar environment.

Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls. Additionally, applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

SHINE values diversity in all its forms as a critical component of innovation, which is fundamental to our success. Every member of the SHINE community benefits from the talents and experiences of our peers, from the mutual respect we exercise, and from the responsibility we take for our actions.

SHINE Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.