Electronics Workshop Technician

University of Leeds; Leeds; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Leeds is seeking an Electronics Technician to join a small team providing technical support for eight schools within the Faculty of EPS, on campus. You will design, manufacture and program complex electronics solutions for research and teaching projects.

The role requires practical soldering, safety awareness (COSHH), and ability to supervise team members; strong IT skills (Google Apps, Word, Excel) and a proactive approach to ongoing professional development.

Formación

• Experience in electronics support functions with hands-on technical competence.
• Willingness to work towards professional registration (RSciTech/EngTech or equivalent).
• Knowledge of safety regulations and COSHH procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Support projects by designing, manufacturing and programming electronics solutions for research and teaching applications.
• Provide general electronics and electrical technical activities within the Faculty of EPS and supervise team members as required.

Conocimientos

Soldering techniques

Electronic manufacturing

COSHH and risk assessment

IT skills (Google Apps, Word, Excel)

Team supervision

Data analysis and interpretation

Professional development

Educación

BTEC Level 3 / HNC / HND in electronics or equivalent

RSciTech / EngTech or willingness to work towards

Herramientas

Google Apps

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Are you a skilled Electronics Technician looking for a varied, interesting and challenging role working within a research and teaching environment providing Electronics technical support in a campus-based role within the Faculty of EPS.

Joining a small team of electronics professionals providing technical support to the 8 schools within the faculty of EPS for both research and teaching applications. You will support innovative projects by designing, manufacturing, and programming often complex solutions to electrical/electronic challenges within bespoke research and teaching applications in conjunction with providing general electronic and electrical technical activities within the faculty.

Experience of relevant electronics support functions with an ability to demonstrate technical competence at an appropriate level of electronic manufacturing and soldering techniques, BTEC level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent experience in an electronics or electrical technical role, RSciTech/EngTech, or willingness to work towards, or equivalent professional registration, Knowledge of relevant safety regulations & procedures, for example COSHH and risk assessment, Knowledge and ability to implement practical techniques used in relevant work area, Ability to perform complex technical tasks to a consistent high standard with attention to detail, Ability to plan and take responsibility for own work using initiative, seeking advice where necessary, IT skills for a wide range of applications, including Google Apps, Word, Excel and specialist software where appropriate, Ability to coordinate & supervise members of the team, allocating work as required, Competent in use of advanced technical equipment and techniques, Ability to analyse and interpret data and explain complex information to others, Ability to assess non-routine problems by suggesting solutions, Actively demonstrate commitment to professional development, advance knowledge, understanding & competencies, Dependable, reliable and self-motivated, Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students, Able to maintain a positive, open attitude toward others, to value and support colleagues. The ability to respond and integrate change and to demonstrate personal resilience