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Siemens Healthineers Radiopharma is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician – Cyclotron for Spokane, WA. In this role you will put your electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills to work on highly specialized equipment supporting PET radiopharmaceutical production. You’ll maintain and troubleshoot cyclotron systems and related equipment while developing expertise with advanced technology. No prior cyclotron experience is needed. We will train you on the equipment and proper procedures for a Radioactive environment. You will support select activities that help set up a strong production run starting near the end of your shift. Shift: This is a regularly scheduled afternoon/night position (Sunday-Thursday 4pm-12:30am) at the Radiopharma Solutions pharmacy. As on any team, additional shift flexibility may occasionally be needed to meet customer order demands. This is a technician-level, hands-on position. We are looking for strong troubleshooting skills and practical electrical and mechanical experience. An engineering degree is not required. What You Will Do Cyclotron and Pre-Production
• Service and maintain multiple cyclotrons, along with their associated chemistry modules and manipulator arms. • Respond quickly to urgent service calls, so that production is not interrupted. • Participate in pre-production activities that help the team prepare for a successful production run, in addition to your facility and equipment responsibilities. • Work with the production team to keep the site running smoothly, and complete timecards, assigned training, and expense reports on time. • Work in compliance with EH&S, cGMP, radiation safety, applicable pharmacy laws, DOT, and internal policies. Electrical / Electromechanical
• Use schematics, test equipment, and your knowledge of wiring, grounding, and power systems in an industrial setting to work through problems. • Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety practices (such as NFPA 70E) when working on energized or stored-energy equipment. • Diagnose, isolate, and repair electrical and mechanical failures using a structured troubleshooting approach and confirm the root cause before closing out the repair. • Perform hands-on mechanical repairs, including removing, replacing, aligning, and adjusting mechanical components and assemblies, and verify proper operation afterward. • Learn new technology, software, and hardware as our equipment and processes evolve, and help train teammates. Preventive Maintenance
• Perform preventive maintenance and replace components to keep equipment reliable and maximize cyclotron up time. • Perform corrective maintenance when equipment fails, and use root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent repeat failures. • Manage spare parts usage and schedule work to control cost and limit downtime. • Document every repair and complete work history tickets accurately and on time, including all relevant details.
What You Will Have
• No prior cyclotron experience required. Training on the cyclotron and related equipment is provided. • Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment, including the ability to explain your process from symptom to confirmed root cause. • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on repair skills. • Experience with 3-phase electrical power systems (up to 480V), pneumatics, and PLC-controlled utilities such as chillers, compressors, and HVAC. • Experience with low and high voltage equipment and vacuum systems. • The ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics, and working knowledge of wiring, grounding, power systems, and common test equipment. • Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety practices. • Experience with component replacement and preventive maintenance on industrial, medical, or other complex equipment. • The ability to work independently and manage your time on a shift where you are often the on-site technical expert. • Willingness to learn unfamiliar technology, including new hardware and software. • Basic PC skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) for tickets, documentation, and reporting. • Availability for the Sunday-Thursday afternoon/night shift described above.
What will set You apart
• Experience with radio frequency (RF) technology/equipment • Experience with basic plumbing, hydraulics, motors, drives, and pumps. • Familiarity with work orders, maintenance logs, or a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). • Experience in a regulated environment such as pharmaceutical, medical device, or nuclear/radiation settings. • Technical school training, military technical experience, or equivalent hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
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The base pay range for this position is:
$51,690 - $71,071 Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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