Rajin Thomas
Worthing,United Kingdom
Summary
Test, Installation & Service Engineer with three years of experience in the testing, installation and servicing of superconducting magnet and cryogenic systems. Hands-on experience across factory acceptance testing, cryogenics, vacuum systems, helium leak detection, magnet energisation and field service activities. Experienced in supporting superconducting magnet systems for medical, scientific and industrial applications, with international field-service experience across the UK and Europe. Strong practical troubleshooting skills with the ability to work effectively both in factory environments and at customer sites.
Overview
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Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Test, installation & Service engineer
Tesla engineering ltd.
05.2023 - Current
- Perform installation, maintenance and servicing of cryogenic equipment, including cold heads, compressors, adsorbers, cryogenic lines, heaters and associated components.
- Completed multiple installation and service assignments at Okmetic in Finland, supporting superconducting magnet systems used for silicon crystal growing, including FAT support, installation, servicing, and fault investigation.
- Participated in the installation and commissioning of a 7T superconducting MRI magnet system in Belgium, supporting on-site mechanical, cryogenic, vacuum and commissioning activities.
- Conducted international field-service assignments across Europe, facilitating superconducting magnet installations, preventative maintenance, helium servicing, cryogenic maintenance, and system troubleshooting at customer sites.
- Hands-on experience with cryogenic and vacuum systems, including liquid nitrogen and helium filling, cooldown and warm-up activities, vacuum pump-down, helium mass-spectrometer leak detection and troubleshooting.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot cryogenic, vacuum, electrical, and control-system faults, collaborating with test, production, project, and design engineers to identify issues and restore system performance.
- Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of a wide range of superconducting magnet systems for applications including MRI, particle accelerators, proton beam therapy and silicon crystal growing.
- Carry out superconducting magnet testing activities including energisation and ramping, temperature/current/pressure monitoring, magnetic field measurements, axial centre determination, central field measurement and homogeneity testing.
- Support active and passive shimming and magnetic field optimisation of superconducting magnet systems, including work on high-field magnet systems.
- Complete test and service documentation and communicate technical findings, system condition and required actions to engineering teams and customers.
Production operative
Tesla engineering ltd.
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Manufactured, assembled and tested gradient coils for MRI magnet systems, ensuring adherence to production and quality standards.
- Performed coil preparation and testing using various electrical and mechanical equipment to support efficient manufacturing.
- Carried out soldering, brazing, and pressure testing alongside general mechanical assembly with hand tools and production equipment.
- Operated overhead cranes and material-handling equipment while following established safety procedures, quality standards and production processes.
GRADUATE ENGINEERING TRAINEE
Bluetech Engineering Limited
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Conducted welding inspection and quality-control activities, including fit-up inspection and material inspection, while reviewing relevant procedures and documentation.
- Managed quality assurance documentation, inspection records, report preparation and document review according to established procedures.
- Evaluated production and quality-control processes, supporting the identification and resolution of manufacturing and quality issues.
- Assisted engineers in engineering, production and quality-control activities, ensuring project delivery met specifications and schedules.
- Assisted with the installation and implementation of new equipment, working closely with engineers and production personnel.
Education
Master of Science - Maintenance ENGINEERING
University Of Central Lancashire
United Kingdom12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
India06-2017
Certification
- CSWIP 3.1 - Certification of scheme for welding and inspection personnel
- ASNT Level II (UT, RT, PT, MPT)
- Oil and Gas field orientation and safety measurements QA, QC, PIPPING and Pipeline
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Outside of work, photography is one of my biggest passions, and I particularly enjoy capturing landscapes, nature and memorable moments. I love travelling and exploring new places, especially forests, mountains and other natural environments. I also regularly train at the gym and enjoy maintaining an active lifestyle.
Timeline
Test, installation & Service engineer
Tesla engineering ltd.
05.2023 - Current
Production operative
Tesla engineering ltd.
06.2022 - 05.2023
GRADUATE ENGINEERING TRAINEE
Bluetech Engineering Limited
06.2017 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Maintenance ENGINEERING
University Of Central Lancashire
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University