R&D Electromechanical Technician – PLC & Automation

Rapiscan Systems; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Electromechanical Engineer to join the Cargo Research Team. You will assemble, test, and maintain electromechanical systems and contribute to hardware verification in the X-ray Imaging Laboratory.

The role requires hands-on PLC experience, strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, and collaboration with engineers to implement system upgrades and support FATs and customer demonstrations.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in electromechanical assembly, maintenance or repair.
• Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and test electromechanical components and systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose faults using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Calibrate and align components for optimal performance.
• Read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
• Maintain HMI interfaces and SCADA integration.
• Support control logic design for automated machinery.
• Conduct I/O checks and commissioning of control systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams on upgrades.
• Document maintenance activities and test results.
• Assist with FATs and customer demonstrations as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

Maintenance engineering

Electrical & mechanical systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Automation protocols

Job description

Rapiscan Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Electromechanical Engineer to join the Cargo Research Team. You will assemble, test, and maintain electromechanical systems and contribute to hardware verification in the X-ray Imaging Laboratory.

The role requires hands-on PLC experience, strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, and collaboration with engineers to implement system upgrades and support FATs and customer demonstrations.