Data Collection Test Technician in Salfords

Overview

Rapiscan, an OSI Systems, Inc. company, empowers those who safeguard our world with the technologies, services, and expertise needed to detect threats, secure commerce, and protect communities.

An industry leader in X-ray inspection, radiation and trace detection, metal detection, and optical inspection solutions, Rapiscan has over 100,000 scanning systems installed around the world to assist customs agencies, border security, aviation authorities, law enforcement, military organizations, and security professionals in combatting terrorism, smuggling, and trade fraud.

Role overview

The Data Collection Test Technician is an integral part of the Product team and development team in testing, feeding back and reporting the test results of the X-ray scan that detects bombs, contraband and other security risks.

The candidate’s main responsibility is to plan and execute data collections and tests from our new prototype X-ray machines.

Responsibilities

• Duties include developing and managing test sets and test items to create data sets for both testing and development purposes.
• Conducting testing, which involves scanning test items and collecting detailed test records.
• Analyzing and curating test datasets and providing feedback to the algorithm development team.

Over time they will familiarize themselves with regulatory and commercial requirements to better guide algorithm development.

They will also act as a liaison between Rapiscan and regulatory testing agencies.

• Plan and execute data collections and tests to support algorithm development. Research regulatory and commercial requirements to guide algorithm development.
• Keep accurate records of testing, observations and results. Manage and maintain new and existing algorithm data sets and test material inventory.
• Act as liaison between regulatory agencies for certification testing.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or minimum 2 years of relevant employment.
• Travel (typically up to 10-20%) domestically and internationally.
• Able to work independently.
• Analytical mind and ability to identify trends in data
• Ability to pay attention to detail with meticulous record keeping
• This work will include lifting, moving and scanning bag sets so a reasonable level of physical fitness will be required.
• In addition to the required qualifications ideally candidates would have knowledge of testing methodologies, analysis methods and statistics.
• Experience working with regulatory test bodies is an advantage.

Desirable

• Experience or knowledge of munitions, weapons and explosives would be beneficial though this is not mandatory.
• Training will be provided.
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