Job Description

Electrical Engineer
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Our client Iotron Medical Inc. is seeking a skilled a motivated Electrical Engineer with experience in linear accelerator (LINAC) systems to join their team. This role will be responsible for the design, integration, testing, and maintenance of LINAC electrical systems and subsystems, with a focus on high-voltage RF systems, beam control, interlocks, and power distribution.
As the Electrical Engineer you will:

• Design, develop, and optimize electrical systems and components for LINAC operation, including RF power supplies, modulators, pulse generators, and control electronics.
• Collaborate with mechanical, radiation safety, and software teams to ensure system integration and performance.
• Design and execute preventative maintenance plans.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for system malfunctions, including high-voltage and timing systems.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and test reports.
• Support installation, calibration, and validation of LINAC systems in production.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards.
• Assist in developing interlock logic and safety systems for personnel and equipment protection.
• Procure and manage a healthy supply of spare parts.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, clutter-free and safe work environment, including a well-organized production and workflow area.
• Operate and maintain linear accelerator according to Canadian Light Source (CLS) and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You and Your Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with LINACs or high-energy particle accelerators.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage electronics, RF systems, vacuum electronics, and pulsed power electronics.
• Experience with circuit design tools and simulation software.
• Familiarity with PLCs, motion control, instrumentation systems, and embedded control platforms such as LabVIEW or Python.
• Working knowledge of radiation shielding, EMI mitigation, and grounding practices.
• Certification or training in high-voltage safety is preferred.
• Experience in medical or industrial accelerator environments (e.g., radiotherapy, isotope production) is an asset.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with attention to detail in circuit design, documentation, and compliance with safety standards.
• Proven ability to manage projects and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including clear technical documentation and presentations.

Benefits of the organization:

• Competitive compensation
• Health/dental benefits
• Pension
• On-site gym and free parking

About Iotron Medical SK Corp:
Iotron Medical SK Corp is a leading manufacturer of critical medical radioisotopes for nuclear medicine applications. Their lead product is copper-67, a beta-emitting therapeutic isotope being utilized across North America and Europe. Copper-67 serves as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) in therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals in both clinical and preclinical research. At present, at least two companies are conducting human studies using this isotope. Iotron is also developing the capability to produce other radionuclides for clinical applications.
To submit your candidacy:
Please apply online or email your resume in confidence to Brittney Frias at bfrias@peoplefirsthr.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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