We are seeking a manufacturing technician who can support CNC Machining projects being delivered as part of AMIC's advanced manufacturing activities. You will assist with workshop-based research and development activities and apply your knowledge and experience to ensure outputs which will have a direct economic and technical benefit to AMIC and our partner companies. You will work collaboratively with the CNC Machining team, wider AMIC team and industry partners to help deliver key projects focused on advanced manufacturing. About the person: Hold an OND/ONC and/or NVQ level 3 or above (or equivalent standard) in a relevant engineering discipline and/or arecognised, apprenticeship completed in an engineering environment; OR lower qualifications with significant and relevant industrial experience. Two years (post apprenticeship) experience in a high precision manufacturing environment which should include: Operating CNC lathes and/or CNC Milling Machines. Ability to set up parts to run on a CNC machine tool including: Loading CNC programs. Loading tools and associated parameters. Setting datums on the workpiece Making minor program and setup adjustments as required. Using manual measuring equipment including dial test indicators, micrometres and vernier callipers. Demonstrable analytical skills with a proven track record in solving engineering related problems. Please note the full list of criteria is outlined in the Candiate Information. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. This post is available for 3 years. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ) which help us progress equality. Skills: manufacturing technician support assist