This position is initially offered on a temporary basis, however there is a strong possibility it will lead to a permanent role.
- Monday to Friday – Flexible start and finish essential.
- 35 hours paid per week MAX
- £31000.00 to £36000.00 depending on experience.
We have a fantastic and rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Electronics Technicians to join a University’s Electronics Team within Faculty of Science & Engineering (FSE).
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
HNC/HND/Degree depending on practical experience.
Experience and knowledge of programming microcontrollers in C/C++, ASM.
Extensive experience of working in an electronics workshop/laboratory environment.
Extensive knowledge of electronic and/or mechanical construction and repair techniques, surface mount technology, solder rework and repair.
Experience with software packages for the design and fabrication of PCBs, programming microcontrollers, simulation software related to electronic circuits.
Ability to work in a fast paced, busy teaching environment with a positive helpful attitude and commitment to problem solving.
Able to cope and work under pressure and work to deadlines.
Able to deal with staff at all levels in a pleasant, helpful, and efficient manner.
Well organised.
Good communicator.
The Role:
To deliver a reliable and comprehensive electronics support service across FSE.
Provide an electronics service to staff and students to support teaching and research, with a commitment to excellent customer service.
To demonstrate and teach in the School’s teaching laboratories.
Development, repair, and construction of specialised electronic equipment for research and teaching including PCB design using CAD software.
Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities or Duties:
Demonstrate and teach in undergraduate laboratory classes.
Develop and plan, in collaboration with academic staff, laboratory experiments.
Train postgraduate student demonstrators to enable them to perform at required level.
Modification, maintenance, service, and repairs to electronic equipment in support of the Schools research, teaching and student projects.
Calibration, fault diagnosis and testing of electrical and electronic equipment.
Provide assistance and advice to academic, research staff and students on the selection, suitability and application of electronic circuits and equipment.
Training of technical staff in workshop techniques and in the use of electronic equipment as directed by the workshop manager.
Recording, tabulating of workload data in a workshop data base system.
Preparation of circuit diagrams, drawings, and electronic specifications.
Liaison with outside suppliers, ordering of equipment and materials and control of consumables stock.
To undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and experience of the post-holder.
Health and Safety
To follow procedures appertaining to the safe operation of equipment and usage. To ensure continuing compliance with all health and safety regulations, undertaking appropriate staff training.
To assist the workshop manager with the management of all health and safety matters in the School’s workshop areas.
General
To act at all times in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and all other policies and procedures, which apply to the post.
To undertake appropriate training and development activities.
