Electro-Mechanical 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.

The Electro‑Mechanical Technician plays a key role in the assembly and integration of complex x‑ray machines – e.g. mechanical fitting, cabling and integration of PCBs, servers, cooling systems, HV power supplies, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Building of x‑ray scanner machines from engineering drawings, diagrams and standard work instructions.
• Undertake repair and rework of mechanical assemblies.
• Be able to interpret Electrical Wire schematics and undertake fault finding and rectification.
• Responsible for quality of build in all areas including documentation, including self‑checking and buddy checks.
• Maintain throughput targets.
• Assist in other areas of manufacturing as required.
• Ensure familiarity with stores and stock control and assist when directed.
• Support the development of Lean principles within the work area, suggest improvements.
• Undertake prototype assembly and assist with Manufacturing Engineering on Project work.
• Strict adherence to Safe work practices.
• Support the improvement of the facility, including implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, BPD and Continuous Improvements.
• Comply with all Health and safety policies.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behaviour 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 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:

• Experience of assembling complex electro‑mechanical products.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability combined with good communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative following company procedures.
• Ability to perform basic testing and problem solving.
• Ability to work accurately to procedures to produce work of consistent high quality.
• Able to integrate well into an established team supporting and assisting colleagues when required.
• GCSE level maths and English.
• Good mechanical and workshop skills.
• A good general technical and electro‑mechanical mind‑set – e.g. understanding of electrical and mechanical documentation, drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical safety standards.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, BPD and Continuous Improvement.

Initially Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:00 Friday 08:00-15:30 but may develop into a shift role in the future should the business require it. This would attract a shift premium.