The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Electrical Technician to join our team, supporting both teaching and research activities within the School of Engineering.
Based across a range of laboratories and workshops, you will play a vital role in delivering high quality technical support for electrical and electronic engineering. In this role you will be supported by the Technical Team Leader and the School Technical Manager.
You will work alongside a team of Electrical and Electronic Technicians, supporting the operation, maintenance, and development of laboratory spaces and equipment. This includes systems involving test rigs, batteries, instrumentation, motors, drives, and both electrical and some electronic control systems.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please reach out to Technical Operations Manager; Stephen Robson at or the Technical Team Leader; Roy Proud at .
To apply, please submit an online application including your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria for this role.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Providing technical support for teaching and research activities
2. Repairing, designing, and supporting equipment related to single and three-phase control systems, process control, motors, drives, and electronics
3. Assisting staff and students on the safe use of laboratory test equipment
4. Designing, building, and modifying electrical test rigs
5. Applying knowledge of electrical power systems and associated safety devices
6. Interpreting and working from electrical wiring diagrams, including safety and emergency stop circuitry
7. Supporting work with motors, drives, and electrical machines
8. Using CAD and other engineering software (good IT skills essential)
Please note: This is not an electrical ‘installation’ role, you will not be involved in installing building electrical systems or carrying out site-based electrical work.
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
9. Experience of working in a Laboratory or Workshop environment
10. Strong practical knowledge of essential electrical test equipment including proving units, multimeters, insulation testers, socket testers, and energy meters.
11. A good theoretical and practical knowledge of the design, modification, calibration, maintenance, service and repair of electrical and electronic equipment and circuits.
12. Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safe electrical working practices and a thorough working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.
13. Familiarity with electronic tools such as oscilloscopes and programmable DC power supplies is also beneficial.
14. Excellent team working skills
15. Demonstrates technical and problem-solving capability
16. Demonstrates good organising ability to meet deadlines
17. A positive and proactive approach to duties and diligence and attention to detail
18. Ability to contribute to design and specification of research/teaching activities
Attributes and Behaviour
19. Displays a flexible attitude to team priorities
20. Works in a planned and structured way with good attention to detail
21. Embraces change and strives for high quality outcomes
22. Strong customer focus and a proactive approach to technical service delivery
23. Ability to work flexibly, efficiently, and collaboratively with academic and technical colleagues
Qualifications
24. Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (equivalent to Level 4)
25. Certified or willing to work towards BS:7671 IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
(course funding will be available)
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 28415
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