Factory Test & Commissioning Engineer

Rapiscan Systems, Inc.; Salfords; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems, Inc. is seeking a Factory Test & Commissioning Engineer to join our production team for commissioning advanced baggage X-ray systems in a high-availability environment.

You will handle electrical start up, testing, fault finding on HVPS and related hardware, and work closely with hardware and software teams to validate image reconstruction and threat-detection systems. The role requires experience with PLC controls (Allen-Bradley RSLogix) and CAN bus systems, plus strong IT

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC controls (Allen-Bradley RSLogix) is preferred.
• Experience with CAN bus controls.
• Experience with complex IT systems (Windows and Linux) is desirable.
• Lean Manufacturing/5S/CI methodology desirable.
• Qualifications: HNC or equivalent, or 2–3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• System electrical start up and system testing following start-up/test procedures.
• Earth bond testing.
• Fault finding on HVPS, AC, CT tubes and associated hardware/software.
• Setup, configure and test image reconstruction and threat detection engine (SW/HW).
• Setup, configure and test PLC code and HMI functionality.
• Setup, configure and test CAN bus systems.
• Conduct Image Quality (IQ) machine configuration process.
• Support the development of testing documentation and work instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering team to resolve issues and test new procedures.
• Assemble, configure and fault find network/workstation solutions.
• Support customer Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Work with QA to resolve quality and supplier issues.

Skills

X-ray generation knowledge

PLC controls (Allen Bradley RSLogix)

CAN bus controls

IT systems (Windows/Linux)

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

HNC or equivalent

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 Factory Test & Commissioning Engineer will play a key role in the production of x-ray equipment. They will be part of a small team responsible for commissioning complex hold baggage/parcel screening/Pax baggage x-ray systems and associated matrix solutions, within a production environment at the required MPS cadence.

Responsibilities

• System electrical start up and system testing, following start-up/test procedures.
• Earth bond testing.
• Fault finding on HVPS, A/C, CT Tubes and associated hardware/software.
• Setup, configure and test image reconstruction and threat detection engine (SW&HW).
• Setup, configure and test PLC code and HMI functionality.
• Setup, configure and test Can bus systems.
• Conduct Image Quality (IQ) machine configuration process.
• Support the development of relevant testing documentation and work instructions.
• Collaboration with the engineering team to resolve issues and test new process/procedure changes.
• Assembly, configuration and fault finding of network/workstation solutions.
• Support customer Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Work with QA to resolve any quality and supplier issues.
• 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 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

• Experience in X-ray generation equipment is desired, but not essential.
• Experience with PLC controls, Allen Bradley platform with RS Logix is preferred.
• Experience of Can bus controls.
• Experience with complex IT systems, both Microsoft and Linux OS.
• Strong analytical outlook, combined with good communication skills.
• Proven experience in fault finding on complex electrical panels and circuits with the ability to rework any faults found whilst adhering to the required procedures.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban and CI methodology etc desirable.
• Qualifications, HNC and equivalents or minimum 2-3 years of experience.