Production & Test Engineer

KaneHR; Brownhills; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical technology company in Brownhills is seeking a Production & Test Engineer to join their team. This role involves manufacturing high-tech X-Ray systems, requiring at least 2 years of experience in electronics or mechanical assembly. Key responsibilities include producing cable looms, conducting factory acceptance testing, and maintaining quality records. This position offers opportunities for career advancement within an innovative environment dedicated to improving cancer treatment technology.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience of electronics/electrical and/or mechanical assembly.
• Experience of soldering and using crimp tools.
• Use of test equipment e.g. Multimeter and Oscilloscope to identify and correct defects.

Responsibilities

• Work within the procedures of the Quality Management System.
• Produce cable looms and wiring harness.
• Conduct factory acceptance testing of medical and life science systems.
• Maintain accurate production and test records.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Mechanical assembly

Soldering

Using Multimeter

Using Oscilloscope

Fault finding

Job description

Overview

Company: Xstrahl Ltd • Job Title: Production & Test Engineer • Department: Production • Location: Brownhills, UK • Reports to: Production Team Leader • Key Working Relationships: Purchasing, R&D, Service

Xstrahl is a medical technology company that designs radiation delivery devices to support clinical teams and cancer researchers. For more than 25 years, Xstrahl has been shaping the development of superficial and orthovoltage radiation therapy and advancing preclinical radiation research. Xstrahl systems are in operation at more than 700 treatment and research facilities worldwide.

Purpose of the Role

Join our dynamic team as a Production & Test Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in the cutting-edge development of innovative radiation delivery devices. Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you will be at the forefront of manufacturing high-tech X-Ray systems that make a real impact in the medical field. This hands-on position offers you the chance to apply your skills in electronics and assembly while working on diverse projects that challenge you daily.

At Xstrahl, we believe in nurturing talent and providing pathways for career advancement. As you contribute to our mission of advancing cancer treatment technology, you'll have the opportunity to grow within the company, develop your expertise, and take on new responsibilities. If you’re passionate, ambitious, and eager to be part of a team that is shaping the future of medical technology, this is the perfect role for you!

Key responsibilities

• To work within the procedures as laid down in the companies Quality Management System
• Producing cable looms and wiring harness
• Assembly of electrical and mechanical sub-assemblies into finished systems
• Assembling complete full medical and Life science machines prior to inspection
• Conduction extensive testing on printed circuit boards prior to assembly
• Conducting factory acceptance testing of all medical and life science systems, including identification, reporting and rectification of defects
• Installing PLC based software into research control cabinets
• Working to company drawings, schematics and work instructions
• Maintaining accurate production and test records in accordance with the quality system requirements within the medical industry

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

• At least 2 years’ experience of electronics/electrical and/or mechanical assembly
• Experience of soldering and using crimp tools
• Use of test equipment e.g. Multimeter and Oscilloscope to identify and correct defects
• Ability to fault find and be solution driven
• Experience of assembling mechanical sub-assemblies from manufacturing drawings

This job description is intended to reflect an outline your key tasks and responsibilities. You may be required to perform other duties as required, according to the needs of the business. Due to the nature of the business and the role, the focus of the role may change over time.