Tube Frame Assembly Technician

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.

• 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

• 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)