We require an experienced electronics technician to join our small team of technicians based in the Physics Department electronics workshop facility.
About You
- Be responsible for day‑to‑day electronics support in a teaching and research environment.
- Have good communication skills, be able to plan your workload and work using your own initiative, often to short deadlines.
- Have a proven track record in fault diagnosis, repairs, maintenance, servicing and modification of a wide range of specialised and sophisticated electronic/electrical equipment.
- Be competent in design and development using CAD software for circuit and PCB design and construction of specialised electronic circuitry using conventional through‑hole and surface mount technology (SMT).
Please note: This job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University.
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days annual leave plus university closure days and bank holidays.
- Access to employee pension scheme and Lancaster's annual flexible benefits scheme.
- The University is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family‑friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis.
- The Department holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research.
- The university is committed to supporting the professional and career development of all staff. Lancaster University is a signatory to the Technician Commitment and has implemented a Technicians Career Framework to support individuals with their personal development and career planning.
- Lancaster University Physics Department is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our department.
The Physics Department is a leading academic unit with a strong international reputation for excellence. It delivers high‑quality education while advancing cutting‑edge research.
