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 technologyor multiple X-ray technologiesto address each customers 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. 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 OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anaesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defence, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.