Technician – Electronics Teaching & Research

Job title:

Technician – Electronics Teaching & Research

Company:

Heriot-Watt University

Job description

Job Description:Directorate: School of Engineering and Physical SciencesGrade: Grade 5 (£26,338 – £30,805)Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Open EndedRewards 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.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.Detailed DescriptionThe post holder will be responsible for achieving and maintaining high standards with regards to laboratory and workshop practices. Although part of a workshop-based 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 post-doctoral 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 ExperienceEssential Criteria

• Minimum SCQF Level 7-8 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 WorkFull-Time 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 student-related 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 ApplyPlease submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CVApplications 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 0131 451 3332)At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers .We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.Use our total rewards calculator: to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

Expected salary

£26338 – 30805 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:30:08 GMT

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