Tube Assembly and Test Technician

OSI Systems, Inc.; Salfords; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Salfords is seeking a Tube and Assembly Test Technician to perform assembly and testing of X-ray tubes. Candidates should have experience in a tech environment, familiarity with vacuum systems, and attention to detail. The role involves alternating shifts from Monday to Friday with a 20% shift premium.

Benefits

20% shift premium

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a technician in a production/laboratory/R&D environment for ~3-4 years.
• Experience operating sophisticated manufacturing/processing/scientific equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the vacuum bake-out of X-ray tubes.
• Conduct high voltage conditioning and testing of X-ray tubes.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vacuum equipment.
• Record data accurately, including the use of Excel.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Operating computer-controlled equipment

Clear written communication

Education

Technical qualifications in Engineering or Scientific discipline (ONC/HND)

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.

Reporting to the Process Engineer, a Tube and Assembly Test Technician is required to perform working shifts to play a key role in the processing, final assembly and testing of X-ray tubes ready for their incorporation into scanning machines. This will involve operation of large vacuum bakeout ovens and vacuum equipment, final assembly processes, X-ray tube testing and high voltage tube conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the vacuum bake-out of X-ray tubes including diagnosis and rectification of vacuum leaks.
• Post bake-out Tube Activation, application of lead plates, tube assembly completion and set up for testing of X-ray tubes.
• High Voltage conditioning and testing of X-ray tubes.
• Performing preventative maintenance activities as required on vacuum equipment and high voltage test rigs.
• Accurate and consistent recording of data including the use of Excel.
• Use of various plants including vacuum bake-out ovens, conditioning rigs and overhead gantry crane.
• Provide an on-going contribution to the development/improvement of the above processes and safe working practices.
• Basic fault finding on X-ray tubes, test equipment and vacuum systems.
• Raising Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required.
• Ensuring compliance with COSHH regulations.
• Organizing and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.
• Report any quality problems or defects to management for corrective action.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Key Skills

• Follow defined processes in work instructions and checklists.
• Work closely with others and contribute as a member of a small team.
• Learn and understand plants and processes.
• Great attention to detail and fastidiousness.
• Operate computer-controlled processing equipment and test rigs via HMI interface.
• Self-discipline to maintain best working practices.
• Use of MS Office packages, especially Excel.
• Write clear and detailed shift hand-over reports.
• Perform necessary manual handling duties according to safe working practices.

Qualifications

Essential Experience

• Previous experience working as a technician in a production/laboratory/R&D/hi-tech engineering environment for ~3-4 years or more.
• Experience operating sophisticated manufacturing/processing/scientific equipment, ideally involving vacuum and high voltage systems.
• Familiarity with safe working practices and ensuring adherence.

Desirable Experience

• Production technician experience with X-ray tubes or similar hi-tech/scientific/medical equipment.
• Experience working within a clean room environment.
• Helium leak checking of vacuum systems/components.
• Basic maintenance of vacuum systems.
• Working in accordance with a Quality system.
• Working in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• 5S, 6 Sigma Practices.
• Handling of compressed gas cylinders.
• Experience working with lifting equipment, e.g., gantry crane.

Qualifications & Working Hours

• Working in a hi-tech manufacturing or research environment.
• Technical qualifications in Engineering or Scientific discipline to ONC/HND level (or significant experience in technical roles).

Monday to Friday alternating shifts:

• Early – Monday-Thursday 06:00-14:00 & Friday 06:00-13:30;
• Late – Monday-Thursday 14:00-22:00 & Friday 13:30-21:00.
• 20% shift premium