R&D Electromechanical Technician

Rapiscan Systems; Biddulph; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems seeks a hands-on R&D Electromechanical Technician to join the Cargo Research Team. You will develop, test, verify and validate next-generation security screening technologies, working closely with engineers to assemble, test and improve electromechanical systems and prototypes in the X-ray Imaging Laboratory.

You will diagnose faults, program PLCs, support HMI/SCADA integration, and participate in FATs and demonstrations while ensuring ISO 9001 or lean manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / apprenticeship or equivalent in engineering.
• Experience in electromechanical assembly, maintenance, testing or repair.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, mechanical systems and control technologies.
• Experience with SCADA systems and industrial networking.
• Knowledge of robotics, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 or lean manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and test electromechanical systems and components.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on machinery and automated equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Program, troubleshoot and modify PLC control systems.
• Support HMI and SCADA integration activities.
• Conduct I/O checks, loop testing and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams on continuous improvements.
• Support FATs, customer demonstrations and wider engineering activities.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical circuits

Robotics knowledge

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Industrial networking

Electromechanical diagnosis

Education

NVQ Level 3 / apprenticeship in engineering

Tools

PLC programming tools

HMI/SCADA integration

Job description

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.

We are seeking a hands-on R&D Electromechanical Technician to join our Cargo Research Team and support the development, testing, verification, and validation of next-generation security screening technologies.

What You Will Do

Working closely with engineers and research teams, you will assemble, test, troubleshoot, maintain and improve complex electromechanical systems and prototypes within our X-ray Imaging Laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and test electromechanical systems and components.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on machinery and automated equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Program, troubleshoot and modify PLC control systems.
• Support HMI and SCADA integration activities.
• Perform I/O checks, loop testing and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams on continuous improvements.
• Support FATs, customer demonstrations and wider engineering activities.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
• NVQ Level 3, apprenticeship or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in electromechanical assembly, maintenance, testing or repair.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, mechanical systems and control technologies.
• Experience with SCADA systems and industrial networking.
• Knowledge of robotics, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 or lean manufacturing environments.

Why Join Rapiscan Systems?

• Work on cutting-edge security technologies used globally.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers and specialists.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.