Technical Officer (Electronic Engineering) - GCU01822

Glasgow Caledonian University; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow Caledonian University recherche un Technical Officer pour soutenir les programmes du département d'ingénierie électronique. Ce poste implique de travailler avec une équipe de techniciens pour gérer les besoins des laboratoires, y compris la conception de circuits et l'installation de logiciels. Les candidats doivent avoir un diplôme en ingénierie électrique ou une expérience pertinente, ainsi que d'excellentes compétences en communication et travail d'équipe.

Benefits

Développements professionnels

Politiques familiales

Plan de vélo au travail

Structures de garde d'enfants sur place

Qualifications

• Diplôme ou expérience équivalente en ingénierie électrique.
• Compétences en design et dépannage de circuits électroniques.
• Connaissance des outils logiciels pour réseaux Windows.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les besoins opérationnels des laboratoires d'électronique.
• Installer et configurer des outils dans l'environnement réseau.
• Assurer la conformité avec les politiques de santé et de sécurité.

Skills

Communication orale

Travail d'équipe

Gestion des charges de travail

Education

Diplôme en ingénierie électrique/électronique

Tools

Windows

Job description

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Glasgow Caledonian - the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK's 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland's leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.

Guided by our values - integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The Directorate of School Professional Services provides support for three Academic Schools. The Directorate is composed of Registry, Technical and Administrative teams. The focus of the Directorate is to provide an outstanding service to all of our users, supporting and enhancing the student experience.

SPS Technical Services are now seeking to appoint a Technical Officer to support the delivery of GCU programmes in our Electronic Engineering Department.

While working within a well-established team of technicians, the successful candidate will be required to adhere to established procedures and deliver support for the day-to-day operational needs of our electrical and electronics laboratories.

Candidates should be educated to degree level in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or possess equivalent relevant experience. Candidates should also have excellent oral and written communication skills, have the ability to work both individually and as part of a team.

Additional criteria for this role include the ability to design, construct and fault find electronic circuits. Candidates should also be able program, at a basic level, hardware which utilises FPGAs and small embedded processors; these devices are increasingly being used for teaching/research within Electronic Engineering.

This role also requires the successful candidate to provide support for activities run in Electronic Engineering's computer labs. To this end, candidates should be experienced in the installation and configuration of software tools in a Windows networked environment. An IT qualification is desirable but is not essential.

It is also a requirement that candidates should have a strong understanding of health and safety policies/procedures in a laboratory setting. A formal, accredited, H&S qualification is desirable but not essential. Candidates should be able to work on their own initiative and have the ability to manage conflicting workloads.

For further information please contact James Cox ([e-mail]), Senior Technical Officer, SPS (Engineering).

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values .

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to afair and transparent recruitment process that isfree from bias so that we can attractand retaina high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to oursuccess .

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure thatour recruitment process is inclusive and accessibleto disabled people.Although the Disability Confident'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, wewill make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during therecruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive Engaged'employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant .

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).