Development Engineer (Nuclear)

What a Development Engineer contributes to Cardinal Health

Our Engineering team provides solutions to optimize manufacturing and dispensing processes. This includes design and innovation of dispensing processes for new drug products as well as continuous improvement of current production methods and equipment.

Cardinal Health’s Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions business manufactures and delivers radiopharmaceuticals and related medications to healthcare providers in compliance with stringent state and federal regulations.

Job Summary

As a Development Engineer, you will play a hands-on role supporting the design, testing, and improvement of systems that produce and distribute radiopharmaceuticals across the U.S.

The Development Engineer is responsible for specific tasks and overall objectives to meet and exceed team and personal goals while managing multiple projects under general guidance. This role also conceptualizes project paths quickly and accurately, is a problem solver, and addresses challenges strategically and efficiently

Responsibilities

Working under the mentorship of senior engineers, you will contribute to equipment design, process optimization, and system reliability projects across multiple production facilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply both electrical and mechanical engineering principles in a regulated, safety-focused environment that directly impacts patient care.  May include other duties as assigned

1. Equipment & System Design Support

• Assists in the design, modification, and documentation of custom systems used in PET (Positron Emission Tomography)  radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and dispensing.
• Supports engineering design activities across electrical, mechanical, and control domains.
• Develops detailed 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) models, engineering drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Contributes to PCB (Print Circuit Board) design, wiring schematics, and component selection under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participates in prototype fabrication and testing, using CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining and additive manufacturing tools as needed.
• Supports system verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

2. Process Engineering & Optimization

3. System Integration & Maintenance

4. Safety, Compliance & Quality Assurance

5. Collaboration, Learning & Development

Qualifications :

What is expected of you and others at this level

Anticipated salary range :   $55,800-$79,600

Bonus eligible :   No

Benefits :  Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Application window anticipated to close :  12 / 29 / 2025

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.