Technical Officer

Maynooth University; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynooth University’s Department of Electronic Engineering seeks a Technical Officer to support teaching, learning and research. The role ensures delivery of undergraduate teaching, capstone and MSc project work, and maintains equipment to keep laboratories running.

You will train students and staff in operating experimental equipment, implement standard procedures, and provide occasional support for the Maynooth International Engineering College.

Responsibilities

• Teach, learn and research support in the Department of Electronic Engineering.
• Ensure delivery of undergraduate teaching, capstone, MEng and MSc projects and research.
• Maintain and repair equipment to support teaching and research continuity.
• Provide hands-on training and demonstrate procedures to students and teaching assistants in the department's experimental equipment.
• Advise and occasionally support staff in Maynooth International Engineering College.

Job description

Department

Electronic Engineering

Vacancy ID

044563

Closing Date

08-Nov-2026

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 8th of November 2026.

The Role

This post is to facilitate teaching, learning and research within the Department of Electronic Engineering. The Technical Officer will play a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of undergraduate teaching, experimental project work (capstone, MEng and MSc level) and research in the department. They will maintain and repair equipment to ensure continuity of teaching and research in the Department. They will provide hands‑on training and demonstrate standard operating procedures to all students and teaching assistants in the use of a variety of experimental equipment based in the department. This role will also provide advice and occasional support for the staff in the Maynooth International Engineering College.

Technical Officer (2026)

€48,095 – €62,938 p.a. (7 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Equal Opportunities

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer.

Statutes

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University.