Engineering Technician

Location

Houston, TX

Wage

$70,000 – $90,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on September 4, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Cyclotron-Engineering Technician is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment in SOFIE’s PET radio pharmacy, which manufactures PET diagnostics under 21 CFR 212 guidelines. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining electro/mechanical equipment associated with manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine, non-routine, scheduled, and emergency maintenance on the cyclotron(s).
  • Complete documentation related to maintenance activities per work instructions.
  • Plan and execute maintenance activities on a schedule determined by the Tech Services management team.
  • Perform diagnosis and repair on electronic equipment, electro-pneumatic systems, high vacuum systems, and more.
  • Provide timely information to supervisors regarding equipment operation and status.
  • Maintain and repair all PET manufacturing equipment at the facility.
  • Oversee the work of third-party contractors on equipment related to manufacturing.
  • Perform radiation safety duties to ensure compliance with all regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with all procedures and regulations within the site under the Quality Assurance program.
  • Provide technical training and support to other employees.
  • Operate the cyclotron(s) according to proper operating procedures when required.
  • Provide after-hours on-call support to the site as needed.
  • Submit all work tickets, time cards, and expense reports in a timely manner.
  • Perform all other duties as required.

Requirements

  • Associates degree in engineering technology or 2+ years experience as an electro-mechanical technician.
  • Military training/experience is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of digital and analog circuitry is a plus.
  • Able to troubleshoot electronics down to the component level preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings required.
  • Expert use of hand tools required.
  • Previous experience working in hazardous environments required.
  • Knowledge of lockout/tagout processes required.
  • Knowledge of radiation survey meters is a plus.
  • Experience in diagnosis and repair of equipment failures required.
  • Experience with high voltage training preferred.
  • Knowledge of basic cGMP practices and procedures is a plus.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions required.
  • Experience working with radioactive materials is a plus.
  • Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work in protective clothing, operate in confined spaces, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. required.
  • Occupational exposure to ionizing radiation required.
  • Excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, and dependable required.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Experienced in Microsoft Suite required.

Additional Information

  • Travel: up to 20%.

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $38/hr, this posting sits about 48% above the $26/hr median for welding jobs in Houston, TX — toward the top of a $22–$34/hr middle band drawn from 86 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 80% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 360 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 210 different employers. 157 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,424 other active welding openings from 736 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (26), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (25), and Austin Industries (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, San Angelo at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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