Junior Electrical Engineer in Stoke-on-Trent

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.

Role Overview

Working within the Cargo and Vehicle Inspection section of Rapiscan Systems Engineering team. As part of our team, the Graduate Electrical Design Engineer will be involved in projects at all stages of the product lifecycle, from initial concept generation, new product introduction through to design delivery and continuous improvement in manufacture.

The successful candidate will be working within a team of Electrical Design Engineers, reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, designing the electrical systems on X-ray Cargo and Vehicle Inspection (CVI) scanning equipment. This role includes Control Panel design, Block Cable Diagrams, Schematic Projects, BoMs and revision management control.

Responsibilities

• Interpret specifications and customer requirements from Sales, Project Managers and Engineering Management
• Support NPD (New Product Development) projects hands-on, with prototyping and Commissioning
• Interface with Manufacturing and Commissioning with design issues
• Produce technical documentation to support designs
• Create electrical schematics and 3D panel layouts using Eplan P8 and Pro Panel
• Export BoM data for electrical hardware
• Issue designs into the PLM system via the ECO process
• Provide technical support through production and commissioning
• Work within the company quality and safety procedures
• Provide service support and action ECRs allocated
• Visit sites as required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of and interested in the development of electrical systems
• Understanding of PLC and control systems
• Flexibility to respond to changing business needs
• Willingness to travel with good presentation skills
• Great time management skills
• Able to work as part of a team and individually
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Presentation, Teams & Word)
• Enthusiastic to learn, willing to listen, ask questions and to progress as an individual
• Uphold the Company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Teamwork.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every Rapiscan Systems employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.

Essential

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Electrical Engineering or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of study (Minimum) or

Desired

Level 2 and 3 Electrical Installation City & Guilds