High Voltage Technician

Rapiscan, an OSI Systems, Inc. company, empowers those who safeguard our world with the technologies, services, and expertise needed to detect threats, secure commerce, and protect communities. An industry leader in X-ray inspection, radiation and trace detection, metal detection, and optical inspection solutions, Rapiscan has over 100,000 scanning systems installed around the world to assist customs agencies, border security, aviation authorities, law enforcement, military organizations, and security professionals in combatting terrorism, smuggling, and trade fraud.

As a High Voltage Technician , you will be part of a specialist production and engineering team responsible for the build, installation, testing, and maintenance of high-voltage systems. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineers and the Cargo Research Team, you will support the development and delivery of next-generation products while contributing to quality assurance and root cause analysis activities.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission, and maintain high-voltage equipment including converters, transformers, filters, and control systems.
• Carry out diagnostics and fault finding on high-voltage systems using specialist tools and test equipment.
• Support monitoring of system performance and assist with operational testing and control activities.
• Ensure all work is completed in full compliance with high-voltage safety procedures, technical standards, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation including maintenance records, test results, and system configurations.
• Operate in accordance with ISO9001 audited quality systems and procedures.
• Support product quality investigations and root cause analysis of failed hardware.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline is essential.
• Proven experience working with high-voltage electrical systems is essential.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage safety procedures, including switching and lockout/tagout is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals is essential.
• Experience working in a regulated production or engineering environment is essential.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with HVDC systems.
• HV Authorised Person (AP) certification.
• IPC J-STD-001 soldering certification.
• Familiarity with quality systems and formal engineering documentation.