Senior Technician Electronics & Electrical Engineering

The Clever Fish Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a candidate to provide technical support at The Manchester University. This role involves maintaining equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring the smooth operation of teaching laboratories. Ideal candidates should possess a qualification in engineering or science and have a strong background in electronics or electrical engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and a 35-hour workweek from Monday to Friday with flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Strong practical background in electronics or electrical engineering.
• Skilled in testing, fault-finding, and repair of technical equipment.
• Good IT and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Equipment maintenance.
• Technical troubleshooting.
• Providing essential support to both students and staff.
• Ensuring the smooth operation of teaching laboratories.

Skills

Practical background in electronics or electrical engineering

Testing, fault-finding, and repair of technical equipment

Good IT and communication skills

Excellent organisation and time management

Sound knowledge of health and safety in technical environments

Education

Qualification in engineering or science (HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent)

Tools

LabVIEW

Simulink

3D CAD software

Job description

Job Description

BASED AT THE MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY

** PERMANENT POSITION **

Salary between £32080.00 and £36636.00 depending on experience

• 35 hours per week Monday to Friday.
• Flexibility essential between 9:00am and 6:00pm.

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Equipment maintenance.
• Technical troubleshooting.
• Providing essential support to both students and staff.
• Ensuring the smooth operation of teaching laboratories.
• Prepare and maintain teaching spaces, support practical classes with a team

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualification in engineering or science (HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent).
• Strong practical background in electronics or electrical engineering.
• Skilled in testing, fault-finding, and repair of technical equipment.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers, PCB design, and soldering techniques.
• Good IT and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety in technical environments.

Desirable

• Experience in an educational or research setting.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, Simulink, or 3D CAD software.
• Flexible approach and willingness to support wider technical teams.

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