R&D Electromechanical Technician: PLC, SCADA & Automation

OSI Systems, Inc.; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Electromechanical Technician to join the Cargo Research Team. You will assemble, test and maintain electromechanical systems, with hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting across Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi platforms.

You will diagnose faults, calibrate components, read blueprints, and support system upgrades and FAT demos. Strong electrical/mechanical knowledge and SCADA familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and test electromechanical components and systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery and automated systems.
• Diagnose faults using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Calibrate and align mechanical and electrical components for optimal performance.
• Read blueprints and wiring diagrams; interpret technical manuals.
• Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC-based control systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi).
• Maintain and update HMI interfaces and support SCADA integration.
• Assist design and implementation of control logic for automated machinery.
• Conduct I/O checks, loop testing and commissioning of control systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams on upgrades and improvements.
• Document maintenance activities and test results; support FATs and customer demos.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electromechanical assembly

Electrical circuits

Mechanical systems

Maintenance

Diagnostics

HMI/SCADA basics

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electromechanical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

SCADA systems

Industrial control systems

Job description

Rapiscan Systems in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Electromechanical Technician to join the Cargo Research Team. You will assemble, test and maintain electromechanical systems, with hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting across Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi platforms.

You will diagnose faults, calibrate components, read blueprints, and support system upgrades and FAT demos. Strong electrical/mechanical knowledge and SCADA familiarity are essential.