Commissioning Engineer

Overview

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.

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated Commissioning Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of sophisticated cargo security systems deployed across EMEA and on our site in Stoke.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, modify, and maintain PLC software in accordance with Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
• Commission, test, and validate control systems to ensure compliance with defined performance and operational requirements.
• Configure and program PLCs, sensors, field devices, safety systems, and associated control equipment.
• Ensure the correct software and PLC code versions are installed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Verify that all system functionality operates as specified and meets performance criteria outlined in the FDS.
• Test, validate, and prove the operation of safety systems, ensuring all required safety functions are fully compliant.
• Support the integration and commissioning of third-party supplier equipment into Cargo screening and handling systems.
• Establish and maintain safe exclusion zones and working practices during testing and commissioning activities.
• Support and lead system troubleshooting activities, identifying and resolving commissioning and operational issues.
• Conduct and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), both internally and with customers.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to investigate, document, and resolve quality-related issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams to identify and rectify defects discovered during commissioning and testing.
• Produce commissioning records, test documentation, and validation reports to support project handover and customer acceptance.
• Provide technical support during system start-up, handover, and early operational phases.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every 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.

Qualifications

• Experience with Allen Bradley RS Logix is preferred.
• The ability to work with others in a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced product development environment
• Experience of design for manufacture, with a background in a production environment would be highly desirable.
• Energy, drive and a can-do attitude are essential for this position
• The individual will be expected to travel around 50% for the year overseas to commission products on site and support customer SAT's.
• Electrical and Mechanical experience

OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.