Electronics Technician

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Exeter, ENGLAND
Deadline: 09 Jan 2023

Technical Services

This full time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.

Summary of the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Engineering Teaching Laboratories at the University of Exeter. The University has invested in new facilities to put practical engineering experiences at the heart of our new curriculum. Key to this will be the provision of quality access to our Engineering Laboratories where the students and researchers will use the latest industrial standard test equipment to support their studies and research. This position will require in-depth demonstrable knowledge of electronic engineering and practices. This permanent position is available from 1st January 2023. Working as part of the engineering teaching laboratory team in Technical Services, the role holder will work primarily in support of teaching and project activities in the engineering laboratories in Exeter. This post will be based in our Engineering Electronics Laboratory however, the role holder would be expected to flexibly assist over the full complement of teaching laboratories across all subjects as necessary and as part of an integrated Technical Services team.

The role holder will engage with laboratory users with confidence and provide experienced based knowledge to promote inclusivity and assist the individual or project to achieve their full potential. The flow of activities through the laboratories will vary greatly in terms of duration and complexity, with a likelihood of overseeing or engaging in multiple projects being run simultaneously.

Please ensure you read our Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.                             

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

  • 41 days leave per year
  • options for flexible working
  • numerous discounts at leading retailers
  • onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
  • sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
  • stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Engineering Teaching Laboratories at the University of Exeter.

Further information

Please contact Roger Perrett, [email protected] or (01392) 723714. Possible candidates are strongly encouraged to contact us to discuss the role for more details.

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focusing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website.



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