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Tube Frame Assembly Technician

OSI Systems, Inc.

Salfords

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GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading company in detection technology seeks an Electro / Mechanical Technician to support the wiring of X-ray tube frames and associated PCB assemblies. This role involves fault finding, maintaining quality standards, and contributing to a safe working environment, requiring meticulous attention to detail and technical expertise in a hi-tech environment.

Qualifications

  • Experience wiring electrical components and preparing wiring looms required.
  • Background as an electro/mechanical technician in a hi-tech setting preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Wiring of tube frames for X-ray tubes.
  • Fault finding on tube frame wiring and maintaining data records.
  • Supporting the assembly and testing teams as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Teamwork

Education

Technical qualifications in Engineering or Science

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.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Process Engineer, play a key role in the wiring of tube frames used for housing the X-ray tube. Prepare associated PCB assemblies for fitting and assist with integrating the X-ray tube into the tube frame. Provide support to the tube assembly and test team as required.

Responsibilities
  • Wiring of tube frame used to house the X-ray tube
  • Mounting PCBs to support covers
  • Assisting with fitting of X-ray tube into tube frame along with fitting PCB assemblies and wiring
  • Fault finding and rectifying tube frame wiring issues
  • Raising Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for faulty items
  • Support tube assembly and test team as required – this may include fitting of lead plates and other small mechanical assemblies, fitting of PCBs
  • Organising and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment
  • Accurate and consistent recording of data
  • Provide an on-going contribution to the development/improvement of the above processes and safe working practices

Key Skills:

  • Self-discipline to ensure maintenance of best possible working practices in working environment.
  • Great attention to detail and fastidiousness is required to maintain the highest standards of component and wiring loom preparation with full traceability.
  • The ability to follow (and not deviate from) defined processes in work instructions and checklists.
  • Ability to work closely with others and contribute as a member of the team.
  • Good communication skills

Essential:

  • Previous experience wiring up electrical components and preparing/fitting of wiring looms.
  • Previous experience working as an electro / mechanical technician (or similar) in a hi-tech environment.
  • Familiarity with safe working practices and ensuring that others adhere to practices.

Experience in the following would be an advantage but is not essential:

  • Working in accordance with ESD control best practices
  • Working in accordance with a Quality system
  • Working in accordance with COSHH regulations
  • 5S, 6 Sigma Practices
  • Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
  • Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
  • It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
  • Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
Qualifications
  • Working in a hi-tech manufacturing or research environment
  • Technical qualifications in an Engineering or Scientific discipline (or engineering/manufacturing experience in technical role/s)
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