Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician

Rapiscan Systems, Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Systems, Inc. is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to assemble and integrate complex x-ray machines, including mechanical fitting, cabling and PCBs integration.

You will interpret drawings, maintain quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a production environment. The role requires experience in assembling electro-mechanical products, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience of assembling complex electro-mechanical products.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability combined with good communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative following company procedures.
• Ability to perform basic testing and problem solving.
• Able to integrate into an established team.
• GCSE level Maths and English.
• Good mechanical and workshop skills.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical safety standards.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, BPD and Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Building of x-ray scanner machines from engineering drawings, diagrams and std work instructions.
• Undertake repair and rework of mechanical assemblies.
• Interpret Electrical Wire schematics and undertake fault finding and rectification.
• Responsible for quality of build in all areas including documentation, including self-checking and buddy checks.
• Maintain throughput targets.
• Assist in other areas of manufacturing as required.
• Ensure familiarity with stores and stock control and assist when directed.
• Support the development of Lean principles within the work area, suggest improvements.
• Undertake prototype assembly and assist with Manufacturing Engineering on Project work.
• Strict adherence to Safe work practices.
• Support the improvement of the facility, including Lean Manufacturing, 5S, BPD and Continuous Improvements.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Fast and accurate work

Adaptability and communication

Initiative and procedures

Attention to quality and documentation

Maths and English GCSE

Mechanical and workshop skills

Safety standards knowledge

Lean Manufacturing / 5S / ContinuousIm

Job description

Overview

Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technology—or multiple X-ray technologies—to address each customer’s unique security application requirements. Our commitment to excellence in imaging performance, innovative design, and uncompromising quality ensures our solutions consistently deliver best-in-class imaging, high reliability, and operator satisfaction, to help customers find threats and contraband with ease and confidence

Role Overview

The Electro-Mechanical Technician plays a key role in the assembly and integration of complex x-ray machines –e.g. mechanical fitting, cabling and integration of PCBs, servers, cooling systems, HV power supplies, etc.

Responsibilities

• Building of x-ray scanner machines from engineering drawings, diagrams and std work instructions
• Undertake repair and rework of mechanical assemblies
• Be able to interpret Electrical Wire schematics and undertake fault finding and rectification
• Responsible for quality of build in all areas including documentation, including self-checking and buddy checks
• Maintain throughput targets
• Assist in other areas of manufacturing as required
• Ensure familiarity with stores and stock control and assist when directed
• Support the development of Lean principles within the work area, suggest improvements.
• Undertake prototype assembly and assist with Manufacturing Engineering on Project work.
• Strict adherence to Safe work practices
• Support the improvement of the facility, including implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, BPD and Continuous Improvements.
• Comply with all Health and safety policies
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behaviour 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 for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

Candidate Requirements

• Experience of assembling complex electro-mechanical products
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability combined with good communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative following company procedures
• Ability to perform basic testing and problem solvingli>Ability to work accurately to procedures to produce work of consistent high quality
• Able to integrate well into an established team supporting and assisting colleagues when required
• GCSE level Maths and English
• Good mechanical and workshop skills
• A good general technical and electro-mechanical mind-set –e.g. understanding of electrical and mechanical documentation, drawings and specifications
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical safety standards.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, BPD and Continuous Improvement.
• Initially Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:00 Friday 08:00-15:30 but may develop into a shift role in the future should the business require it. This would attract a shift premium.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.