Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician

OSI Systems; Redhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Redhill is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to assemble and integrate complex x-ray machines. The role involves building machines from drawings, ensuring quality, and continuous improvement practices. Ideal candidates have experience in electro-mechanical assembly and strong problem-solving skills. This position initially requires Monday to Friday shifts, with potential shift work in the future.

Qualifications

• Experience of assembling complex electro-mechanical products.
• Ability to perform basic testing and problem solving.
• Good mechanical and workshop skills.

Responsibilities

• Building of x-ray scanner machines from engineering drawings.
• Undertake repair and rework of mechanical assemblies.
• Support the improvement of the facility.

Skills

Assembling complex electro-mechanical products

Ability to work quickly and accurately with minimal supervision

Good communication skills

Basic testing and problem solving

Understanding of electrical and mechanical safety standards

Education

GCSE level maths and English

Tools

Workshop tools and equipment

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 is not part of allowed tags; keeping the meaning, we present the role as described without misleading headings. The Electro-Mechanical Technician plays a key role in the assembly and integration of complex x-ray machines, including 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 standard 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

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
• 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 mindset – 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