Electrical & Furnace Maintenance Technician — Research Lab Support

The University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Flexible working (hybrid opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the School Workshop Facility. You will support teaching and research by providing technical services in electronics, electrical design, repair and maintenance.

You will design, build and maintain equipment while upholding high standards of health and safety, and train staff and students in using general workshop equipment. Reporting to the Technical Specialist, you will participate in preventative maintenance, safety

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Extensive experience providing effective and efficient technical support
• Experience training students/colleagues in workshop techniques
• Good knowledge of laboratory and workshop safety including risk assessments and SOPs
• Experience designing, building, maintaining and repairing equipment (e.g., using Solidworks) and familiar with furnaces
• Ability to carry out electrical repairs and modifications; IET 18th edition
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; able to work in a team or independently
• Experience developing and maintaining networks of contacts within a work area/department

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to research and teaching under the guidance of the Technical Specialist
• Design and build technical solutions for deposition rigs and electrical systems
• Maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for furnaces and related equipment
• Write safety documentation for the team and equipment
• Train staff and students in use of general equipment
• Ensure safe, tidy laboratories and manage stock and consumables
• Provide cover for core duties during absences and report urgent repairs as required
• Attend training courses and pursue professional development where applicable

Skills

Technical support

Training staff

Safety knowledge

IET 18th edition

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Networking contacts

Problem solving

Education

Higher National Diploma in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Furnaces

Electrical repair tools

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the School Workshop Facility. You will support teaching and research by providing technical services in electronics, electrical design, repair and maintenance.

You will design, build and maintain equipment while upholding high standards of health and safety, and train staff and students in using general workshop equipment. Reporting to the Technical Specialist, you will participate in preventative maintenance, safety