Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

SHINE Technologies is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) / Electrical Engineering Manager in Madison, Wisconsin. The manager will lead a skilled team designing systems that produce isotopes for medical applications and clean energy.

Responsibilities include overseeing control strategies, electrical power distribution design, and collaboration with project stakeholders to ensure project success. A base salary range of $130,000 – $165,000 annually is offered, along with a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in instruments and controls or related field.
• Experience in personnel management and leading engineering teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of control systems and instruments.
• Mentor and coach engineers in technology and decision making.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop project requirements.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Electrical power distribution knowledge

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Advanced education or certifications

Tools

Agile project management tools

Waterfall project management principles

Job description

Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) / Electrical Engineering Manager

SHINE Technologies is immediately seeking an Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) / Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, procurement, and testing of systems used to power, control, and monitor processes. The role is part of a collaborative team that oversees control system design 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 move toward clean energy.

Areas of responsibility include determining control strategies, design of control system hardware and software, instrument selection, and electrical power distribution for the molybdenum-99 production facility and customer sites. The manager will coordinate with procurement, vendors, construction, and licensing teams.

Base salary range: $130,000 – $165,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package.

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 of SHINE equipment including factory implementation.
• Lead the interfaces between stakeholders and the I&C team.
• Mentor engineers in technology, decision making and ownership of the I&C equipment.
• 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 as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines to select instruments to measure process variables.
• Update instrument specifications, calculations and test plans to support design, construction, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and operation of instruments.
• Aid commissioning, turnover to Operations and subsequent support of instruments.
• Support Business Development by participating in customer interface and providing relevant technical information to meet bid requirements.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience; advanced education and/or certifications are a plus. BS Electrical Engineering desirable.
• 10+ years of 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 to contribute 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).
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with experience using Agile and Waterfall project management principles and tools.
• Confidence to make decisions on technical issues and the aptitude to push decision making down to responsible engineers.
• Experience 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.

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