Electrical & Furnace Technician | Lab Maintenance & Safety

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking an Engineer Technician specialising in electronics and electrical systems to support teaching and research activities within the School Workshop Facility. You will design, repair and maintain deposition rigs, furnaces and related equipment, while upholding high safety standards and first-rate service.

You will train staff and students, manage asset documentation, and work collaboratively with a broad team to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive experience providing effective and efficient technical support.
• Experience training students/colleagues in workshop techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory and workshop safety including risk assessments, SOP, COSHH, safe handling of cryogenic liquids, solvents and gases.
• Experience designing, building, maintaining, repairing and modifying equipment to meet research/teaching needs.
• Ability to carry out electrical repairs and modifications. IET 18th edition awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Experience collaborating to deliver operational and strategic goals.
• Ability to devise timely solutions with accuracy and long-term implications.
• Experience developing and maintaining contacts within the work area.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to research and teaching.
• Design solutions for build and maintenance of deposition rigs and electrical systems.
• Maintain a planned preventive maintenance schedule for furnaces and perform repairs.
• Write safety documentation for equipment operations and lab work.
• Train staff and students in equipment use.
• Design and build equipment and safety systems as required.
• Maintain stocks and liaise with suppliers and procurement.
• Carry out general lab duties to keep equipment safe and labs tidy.

Skills

Technical support

Electrical repairs

Workshop safety

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Electrical design

IET 18th edition

Education

Higher National Diploma in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking an Engineer Technician specialising in electronics and electrical systems to support teaching and research activities within the School Workshop Facility. You will design, repair and maintain deposition rigs, furnaces and related equipment, while upholding high safety standards and first-rate service.

You will train staff and students, manage asset documentation, and work collaboratively with a broad team to meet project needs.