R&D Electromechanical Technician - Stoke on Trent
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5241 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Rapiscan Systems Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3112 (Electrical and electronics technicians, Strong electrical/electronics focus with PLC and control systems). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
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 findthreats and contraband with ease and confidence.
Role Overview
To work within the Cargo Research Team, supporting efforts to bring design concepts and prototypes to reality with hardware testing, verification, and validation in the X-ray Imaging Laboratory. You will be responsible for assembling, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex electromechanical systems and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both electrical and mechanical systems, with hands-on experience in PLCs and industrial control systems.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, install, and test electromechanical components and systems (e.g., motors, actuators, sensors, control panels).
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery and automated systems.
- Diagnose faults in electrical and mechanical systems using diagnostic tools and schematics.
- Calibrate and align mechanical and electrical components to ensure optimal performance.
- Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC-based control systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi).
Qualifications
Required:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in electromechanical assembly, maintenance, or repair.
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of electrical circuits, mechanical systems, and control technologies.
Desired:
- Experience with SCADA systems, industrial networking, and automation protocols.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) certification.
- Familiarity with robotics, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing or ISO 9001 environments.
- Assemble, install, and test electromechanical components and systems (e.g., motors, actuators, sensors, control panels).
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery and automated systems.
- Diagnose faults in electrical and mechanical systems using diagnostic tools and schematics.
- Calibrate and align mechanical and electrical components to ensure optimal performance.
- Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC-based control systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi).
- Maintain and update HMI interfaces and support integration with SCADA systems.
Required:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in electromechanical assembly, maintenance, or repair.
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of electrical circuits, mechanical systems, and control technologies.
Desired:
- Experience with SCADA systems, industrial networking, and automation protocols.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) certification.
- Familiarity with robotics, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing or ISO 9001 environments.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Rapiscan Systems Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Rapiscan Systems Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5241 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.