Assembly and Test Technician

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