Lab Electrical & Furnace Maintenance Technician

The University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension

Staff discounts and networks

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a technically skilled individual to support electronics and electrical works across teaching and research operations. You will design and maintain deposition rigs, run safety assessments, and train staff in equipment use.

With a Higher National Diploma in electronics/electrical engineering, you will manage preventative maintenance for furnaces, perform repairs, and contribute to safety documentation and lab operations within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• A Higher National Diploma in an Electronics or Electrical Engineering based subject or equivalent work related experience.
• Extensive experience providing effective and efficient technical support.
• Experience training students/colleagues in workshop techniques.
• Good knowledge of laboratory and workshop safety incl. risk assessments, SOP, COSHH, safe handling of cryogenic liquids, solvents and gases.
• Experience designing (e.g. Solidworks), building, maintaining, repairing and modifying equipment for research/teaching.
• Ability to carry out electrical repairs and custom modifications; IET 18th edition knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills in handling enquiries.
• Ability to work in a team or independently; collaborate to deliver goals.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts within the area/department/organisation.
• Willingness to work towards technical professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to research and teaching under the Technical Specialist (Electronics and Electrical Works).
• Design technical solutions for build and maintenance of deposition rigs and electrical systems.
• Maintain a planned preventative maintenance schedule for furnaces; perform repairs.
• Write safety documentation for own work and equipment operations.
• Train staff and students in use of equipment; ensure safe operation.
• Design, specification and build of equipment and safety systems.
• Maintain stocks and liaise with suppliers and procurement.
• Carry out general lab duties and keep laboratories safe and tidy.
• Provide cover for core duties in the absence of others.

Skills

High quality technical support

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Customer service

Training staff

Design and modify equipment

Safety documentation

Liaison with suppliers

Education

Higher National Diploma in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking a technically skilled individual to support electronics and electrical works across teaching and research operations. You will design and maintain deposition rigs, run safety assessments, and train staff in equipment use.

With a Higher National Diploma in electronics/electrical engineering, you will manage preventative maintenance for furnaces, perform repairs, and contribute to safety documentation and lab operations within a collaborative team.