The Faculty of Engineering and Design is looking to appoint a Senior Technician to provide specialist technical support in electronic and instrumentation to our workshops and laboratories, covering both teaching and research activities.
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing technical support for research rigs, advising and assisting students, staff, and researchers in the development, design, and construction of equipment and prototypes, and contributing to project activities by assisting with practical instruction of undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers. Additional responsibilities include the maintenance, general housekeeping and assisting with the management of safety systems throughout our dedicated workshop and laboratory facilities.
You will work closely with customers in order to identify and understand their requirements, and to deliver innovative solutions to satisfy these. As part of the Instrumentation team, you will work with technical staff and other colleagues across the Faculty to maintain and deliver a high quality support service to the teaching and research efforts of the university’s engineering departments.
Applicants should be qualified to GCSE level and ideally hold a BTEC Higher National Certificate / Diploma level in electronics and be able to demonstrate competence and experience in electronics and instrumentation systems. Previous experience of working within a higher education or research environment would be an advantage.
The University of Bath, voted 'Best Campus University' in 2014, is set amongst green fields overlooking the world-heritage city of Bath - with the city centre only 1 mile from campus. On-site you will find all the local amenities you could ask for including shops, restaurants, cafes, banks & the world-class Sports Training Village. It is an innovative, successful & rewarding place to work & develop your career. Other benefits include a generous leave entitlement, pension schemes and a wide range of learning & development opportunities and various staff benefits.
This full time permanent position.
For an informal discussion, please contact Mr Chris Carey (c.r.carey@bath.ac.uk 01225 383650).
Closing Date: 31 Oct 2019
Type: Technical & Experimental
