Operations Engineer II

Mirion; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirion’s Radiation Monitoring Systems group in Atlanta seeks an Operations Engineer to provide engineering and technical support for RMS configurations, post-production verification, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and training. You will troubleshoot, handle RMAs, CGD activities, and collaborate across Project Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Design Engineering.

The role offers progression toward technical leadership, subject-matter expertise, or engineering management, with a focus on

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Ability to independently execute standard configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and operational engineering work.
• Ability to coordinate defined technical work with Project Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
• Comfortable and proficient with direct customer communications through phone, email, and in-person support.

Responsibilities

• Independently configure and parameterize standard RMS systems in accordance with approved requirements and configuration documentation.
• Independently perform post-production testing and FAT execution and complete associated controlled test records/reports.
• Lead assigned SAT, commissioning, customer training, and field-support activities for standard systems.
• Independently troubleshoot system, wiring, automation, and configuration issues; evaluate and support repair of RMAs.
• Perform and document assigned Commercial Grade Dedication activities, including system MPE and applicable inspections/tests, in accordance with approved plans and procedures.
• Take technical ownership of defined Operations Engineering work packages and coordinate execution with Project Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, and other functions.
• Interface directly with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on assigned operational technical scope.
• Support onboarding, training, and mentoring of Operations Engineer I and newly hired engineers.
• Develop demonstrated capability in at least one applicable Operations Engineering specialist area and apply established engineering methods, templates, and standards with limited supervision.
• Identify operational risks, configuration deviations, test failures, and proposed changes; coordinate disposition and communicate potential project impacts to Project Engineering and Project Management.
• Support lessons learned, standardization, and continuous improvement of testing, configuration, troubleshooting, and operational processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Independent work

Customer communication

Cross-functional coordination

Engineering fundamentals

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Nuclear Engineering

Job description

As a member of the Radiation Monitoring Systems (RMS) group in Atlanta, the Operations Engineer (OPE) provides engineering and technical support for Mirion's Radiation Monitoring Systems with primary focus on product configuration, post-production verification, FAT/SAT execution, commissioning, customer training, troubleshooting, RMAs, Commercial Grade Dedication activities, and ongoing operational support. The role works closely with Project Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Design Engineering, Application Engineering, Manufacturing, and technical specialists. The position offers progression into technical leadership, subject-matter expertise, or engineering management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute standard configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and operational engineering work.
• Ability to coordinate defined technical work with Project Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
• Comfortable and proficient with direct customer communications through phone, email, and in-person support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Radiation monitoring/instrumentation systems, system automation, configuration/parameterization, FAT/SAT, commissioning, or RMA troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / NQA-1 and controlled engineering/test documentation.
• Developing expertise in one or more areas such as CGD/MPE, equipment qualification, MCNP/seismic analysis, radiation safety/RSO, or specialized test methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently configure and parameterize standard RMS systems in accordance with approved requirements and configuration documentation.
• Independently perform post-production testing and FAT execution and complete associated controlled test records/reports.
• Lead assigned SAT, commissioning, customer training, and field-support activities for standard systems.
• Independently troubleshoot system, wiring, automation, and configuration issues; evaluate and support repair of RMAs.
• Perform and document assigned Commercial Grade Dedication activities, including system MPE and applicable inspections/tests, in accordance with approved plans and procedures.
• Take technical ownership of defined Operations Engineering work packages and coordinate execution with Project Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, and other functions.
• Interface directly with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on assigned operational technical scope.
• Support onboarding, training, and mentoring of Operations Engineer I and newly hired engineers.
• Develop demonstrated capability in at least one applicable Operations Engineering specialist area and apply established engineering methods, templates, and standards with limited supervision.
• Identify operational risks, configuration deviations, test failures, and proposed changes; coordinate disposition and communicate potential project impacts to Project Engineering and Project Management.
• Support lessons learned, standardization, and continuous improvement of testing, configuration, troubleshooting, and operational processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Specialist / SME Requirements

• Develop demonstrated capability in at least one applicable specialist area and progressively perform the associated work with limited supervision.
• Specialist areas may include:
• RMS software configuration and parameterization;
• RMS automation and I/O logic
• FAT/SAT and post-production test methods;
• Advanced troubleshooting and RMA evaluation;
• Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and MPE testing;
• Equipment/system qualification; with radiation, thermal, seismic, or EMC assessments;
• MCNP or other radiation-transport analysis
• radiation safety / irradiator operation;
• and other formally assigned RMS technical specialties.
• Develop the ability to explain methods and results, maintain controlled documentation, recognize limitations, and elevate work requiring higher technical authority.

Expectation

Independently executes standard Operations Engineering work and begins developing technical specialization and leadership capability.

Career Progression

Depending on demonstrated capability and career interest, progression may continue toward Operations Engineer III / Lead Engineer on the technical path or toward engineering management or other technical functions.