Manufacturing Systems Test Engineer: Elekta

Manor Royal Business District; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the healthcare sector as a Manufacturing Systems Test Engineer, where you will play a critical role in testing and commissioning linear accelerators. This position offers a shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off, ensuring a balanced work-life schedule while contributing to a mission that improves cancer care globally. You will engage in various responsibilities, including maintaining documentation and participating in departmental processes, all within a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Shift allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Dependants’ Pension

MyElektaBenefits

Cycle to work scheme

Overtime Policy

Life Assurance

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and operate complex systems equipment.
• Experience in fault finding complex systems equipment.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission linear accelerators, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Create and maintain machine documentation as per procedures.
• Participate in departmental processes and maintain a clean working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Fault finding

Education

HNC/OND Degree in Electronics/Physics

Tools

Linear Accelerators

Control systems

High Voltage equipment

Mechanical equipment

Software applications for complex electro/mechanical equipment

Vacuum systems

Job description

We don’t just build technology. We change lives.

Embark on a challenging yet rewarding career as a Manufacturing Systems Test Engineer! Join our team to meticulously test and commission linear accelerators, ensuring compliance with quality standards and maintaining comprehensive documentation. As a key player, contribute to a safe work environment and actively engage in departmental processes.

Please note, this role is a “shift pattern” meaning 4 days on and 4 days off which includes weekends at the Crawley site.

What you’ll do at Elekta

As a Manufacturing Systems Test Engineer, your main responsibility will be to test and commission linear accelerators, in addition to:

• Creating and maintaining machine documentation as per released procedures and work instructions To ensure adequate control and disposition of non-conforming material and provide the necessary documentation

• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment, taking responsibility for tools, equipment, shelter and any product being tested

• Participating and contributing to the DQT process

• Carrying out necessary duties for the benefit, maintenance and progression of the test department such as monthly interlock checks, housekeeping audits, Lean activities, assisting with equipment calibration, training of new engineers and representing the department in meetings

• Assisting other functions within the business such as production, pre-test, spares, service or training as directed by the Manufacturing Manger — Systems Test. This could include the need to assist with testing products, fault finding, assisting other departments or personnel and possibly a need to work off site including outside of the UK.

The right stuff

As a Manufacturing Systems Test Engineer, you’d need to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and problem-solving skills to be able to carry out the following tasks:

• Contribute towards the maintenance and improvement of the Production Test Schedule/s (PTS)

• Formally accept machines after completion of their testing

• Carry out contamination monitoring of used assemblies and products for radiation levels (if the engineer is trained and certified as a Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS)). This will be predominantly within Systems Test but could be anywhere on the Crawley site as directed by the Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) to include, for example, field returns or training machines.

• Confirmation that the product being tested meets the Production Test Schedule

• Final sign off and acceptance in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), confirming product meets all requirements prior to shipment

• Raise and manage NCR's and Concessions as required

• If qualified (RPS) — to certify as safe, assemblies and products that have been exposed to X-Rays

What you bring

To be successful at this role, you will have:

• HNC/OND Degree in Electronics/Physics based subject or equivalent

• Ability to understand and operate complex systems equipment

• Ability to fault find complex systems equipment at both component and machine level

• Experience in any of the following fields would be beneficial — Linear Accelerators, Control systems, High Voltage equipment, Mechanical equipment, Software applications for complex electro/mechanical equipment or Vacuum systems

What you’ll get

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, andfor everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. Inaddition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.

• On site role Crawley (shift pattern: 4 days off and 4 days on)

• Shift allowance

• Private Medical Insurance

• Pension

• Dependants’ Pension

• MyElektaBenefits

• Cycle to work scheme

• Overtime Policy

• Life Assurance

• Love Electric (Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme)

Hiring process

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the “Apply” button. Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.

Your Elekta contact

For questions, please contact the Global Talent Acquisition Partner responsible ,Sarah Elmasry, at [e-mail]. Wedo not acceptapplications through e-mail.

We are an equal opportunity employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.