Technician Electronics Teaching Research
Technician Electronics Teaching Research
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Job Description
Directorate:School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Grade:Grade
Contract Type:Full Time 1FTE) Open Ended
Rewards and Benefits: 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days per year after 5 years service plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff (Part time workers should pro rata this by their FTE). Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac/about/work/totalrewardscalculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by HeriotWatt University.
Detailed Description
The post holder will be responsible for achieving and maintaining high standards with regards to laboratory and workshop practices. Although part of a workshopbased team once work has been allocated the role holder will be required to work to a large extent on their own initiative and have a flexible approach to the workload. The role demands that undergraduate postgraduates and academics needs are met thereby ensuring the efficient carrying out of teaching and research of the highest quality.
An electronics technician is required to assist in the setting up of teaching laboratories the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment the training of staff and students as well as the design of custom circuits for teaching and research. The post holder supports work in the area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering focusing on teaching as well as supporting research within the broader School. The technician works as part of a team and will be required to provide cover during other team members absences.
The successful candidate will set up and maintain equipment prepare materials organise consumables and diagnose and rectify faults and proactively monitor and maintain safety in teaching laboratories. When not in the teaching labs the post requires that you work as part of a team which provides custom circuit design and production for students and research groups. In addition the technician will provide technical supervision guidance and training for undergraduate and masters students post graduate and postdoctoral researchers and other staff.
The Role holder will be expected to be flexible in the hours worked covering a shift pattern during the teaching period of 8 am to 4 pm and 12pm to 8pm Monday to Friday on a rotational cycle working on average 35 hours per week. Occasional work at weekends may be required for Open Days student events etc. A flexible approach to work is essential and a willingness to learn new techniques and procedures.
The post holder will assist the Technical Services Manager in general safety estates and maintenance issues across the school.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Setting out and preparing teaching classes.
- Technical supervision and assisting of students and staff in undergraduate classes and research laboratories.
- Prepare research laboratory equipment and materials.
- Basic testing fault finding repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Design and assembly of analogue and digital circuits.
- Preparing standard operating procedures for techniques and equipment
- Pricing of equipment materials and consumables and procurement according to university procedures.
- Ensuring good lab practices including health & safety lab housekeeping staff/student monitoring
- Assisting Building Superintendent in safety estate and maintenance issues across the school.
Education Qualifications and Experience
Essential Criteria
- Minimum SCQF Level 78 HNC/HND or equivalent in Electronics or other relevant subject or substantial work experience in a similar role
- Experience of laboratory skills working in a teaching/research environment or similar industrial workplace.
- Knowledge of analogue and digital electronics
- Experience using standard laboratory equipment oscilloscopes signal generators mustimeters etc.
- Experience of maintenance and fault finding of equipment
- Good understanding of health & safety regulations and procedures.
- A flexible approach and the ability to communicate at all levels.
- Able to work effectively as an individual and as a member of a team planning team communication and organisational skills
- Some manual handling will be involved requiring fitness and physical effort.
Desirable Criteria
- Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree.
- Experience of working in a practical role.
- Experience using microcontrollers FPGAs and DSPs.
- Experience of risk assessment COSHH Safe Systems of Work radiation lasers
- Experience of 3D printing
- An aptitude for IT
- A willingness to learn new skills and processes
This job description is intended as a flexible framework which outlines the key general areas of activity in your position. Other activities may be required which are not outlined above but which are appropriate to the position and grade. Your personal objectives (Forward Job Plan) will also set out specific tasks and objectives for you to achieve including objectives to help your career development.
Hours of Work
FullTime Position: The role holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in working hours covering a shift pattern of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday to Friday on a rotating schedule.
The average workweek will be 35 hours. Occasional weekend work may be required for events such as Open Days and studentrelated activities. As the school introduces a new approach to student training working practices may evolve over the coming semesters to enhance the quality of student engagement and support teaching development.
How to Apply
Please submit via the HeriotWatt online recruitment system 1 Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; 2 Full CV
Applications can be submitted until midnight on Friday 2nd May 2025.
Shortlisting will be completed within one week of the closing date with interviews taking place two weeks thereafter.
Potential candidates can contact Andrew Haston to discuss the post informally if further information is required email: or telephone 0
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Use our total rewards calculator:https://www.hw.ac/about/work/totalrewardscalculator.htmto see the value of benefits provided by HeriotWatt University.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
