Electrical Technician

Rapiscan Systems; Stoke-on-Trent; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rapiscan Systems, Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks an Electrical Technician to join a specialist production and engineering team responsible for the build, installation, testing and maintenance of high‑voltage systems.

You will work with Manufacturing Engineers and the Cargo Research Team to support development and delivery of next‑generation products while contributing to quality assurance and root cause analysis.

Formación

• HV systems experience required.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and manuals.
• Experience in regulated production/engineering environments.
• Strong HV safety procedure knowledge (switching/lockout/tagout).

Responsabilidades

• Install, test, commission and maintain high-voltage equipment including converters, transformers, filters and control systems.
• Perform diagnostics and fault finding on HV systems using specialist tools and test equipment.
• Support monitoring of system performance and assist with operational testing and control activities.
• Ensure compliance with HV safety procedures, technical standards and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation including maintenance records, test results and configurations.
• Work in line with ISO9001 quality systems and procedures.
• Support product quality investigations and root cause analysis of failed hardware.

Conocimientos

High‑voltage systems

Electrical schematics

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Educación

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems

Herramientas

HV test equipment

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Rapiscan, an OSI Systems, Inc. company, empowers those who safeguard our world with the technologies, services, and expertise needed to detect threats, secure commerce, and protect communities. An industry leader in X-ray inspection, radiation and trace detection, metal detection, and optical inspection solutions, Rapiscan has over 100,000 scanning systems installed around the world to assist customs agencies, border security, aviation authorities, law enforcement, military organizations, and security professionals in combatting terrorism, smuggling, and trade fraud.

As a Electrical Technician, you will be part of a specialist production and engineering team responsible for the build, installation, testing, and maintenance of high-voltage systems. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineers and the Cargo Research Team, you will support the development and delivery of next-generation products while contributing to quality assurance and root cause analysis activities.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission, and maintain high-voltage equipment including converters, transformers, filters, and control systems.
• Carry out diagnostics and fault finding on high-voltage systems using specialist tools and test equipment.
• Support monitoring of system performance and assist with operational testing and control activities.
• Ensure all work is completed in full compliance with high-voltage safety procedures, technical standards, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation including maintenance records, test results, and system configurations.
• Operate in accordance with ISO9001 audited quality systems and procedures.
• Support product quality investigations and root cause analysis of failed hardware.
• Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline is essential.
• Proven experience working with high-voltage electrical systems is essential.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage safety procedures, including switching and lockout/tagout is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals is essential.
• Experience working in a regulated production or engineering environment is essential.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with HVDC systems.
• HV Authorised Person (AP) certification.
• IPC J-STD-001 soldering certification.
• Familiarity with quality systems and formal engineering documentation.