Job Description

This role plays a crucial part in manufacturing and engineering, focusing on the assembly and testing of X-ray tubes used in advanced scanning systems. Our client serves various sectors, including ports, borders, military, and high-threat facilities, ensuring top-tier security solutions with their innovative designs and high-quality imaging performance.

Key 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 setup for testing of X-ray tubes

* High Voltage conditioning and testing of X-ray tubes

* Performing preventative maintenance on vacuum equipment and high voltage test rigs

* Accurate and consistent recording of data, including the use of Excel

* Using various plant equipment including vacuum bake-out ovens, conditioning rigs, and overhead gantry crane

* Contributing to the development and improvement of 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

* Organising and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment

Job Requirements:

* Previous experience in a production, laboratory, R&D, or hi-tech engineering environment

* Experience in operating sophisticated manufacturing, processing, or scientific equipment

* Understanding of safe working practices and ensuring adherence to these practices

* Technical qualifications in Engineering or Scientific discipline to ONC/HND level or significant experience in technical roles

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience working on X-ray tubes or similar hi-tech/scientific equipment

* Experience in a clean room environment

* Knowledge of helium leak checking and basic maintenance of vacuum systems

* Experience working in accordance with a Quality system and COSHH regulations

* Familiarity with 5S, 6 Sigma Practices and handling compressed gas cylinders

* Experience with lifting equipment such as gantry cranes

* Experience in a hi-tech manufacturing or research environment